Travel Guides
Driving from Manchester: Head southeast on the M62, then take the A1(M) northbound towards York. Exit at junction 44 and follow signs for the city centre.
Driving from Leeds: Take the A64 eastbound towards York. Follow signs for the city centre.
By rail: York is easily accessible by train from major UK cities including London, Edinburgh and Manchester. There are also direct services from smaller towns in the surrounding areas.
If you're already in York and looking for ways to explore the surrounding area, the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are both within a short driving distance.
The closest airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is approximately 30 miles away. The most convenient way to get to York from the airport is by taxi or car, which will take around 45 minutes to an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train from the airport to York, which takes around 25 minutes.