York
When it opened in 1877 it was the largest station in the world. Its curving glazed trainshed remains one of the most beautiful spaces on the British network.
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About York
When it opened in 1877 it was the largest station in the world. Its curving glazed trainshed remains one of the most beautiful spaces on the British network.
Operators serving this station
Where you can go from here
Practical notes
- National Railway Museum is a 5-minute walk and free to enter
- City walls start directly opposite the entrance
- Change here for Scarborough and the Yorkshire coast
- Book Advance for London — walk-up fares are steep
Allow more time than you think
Platform numbers at British terminals are frequently announced under ten minutes before departure, and ticket barriers add another few minutes at peak. Twenty minutes at a major station is comfortable; ten is a sprint.
Booking travel from York
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will compare every operator serving your route, test the split-ticket construction, apply any Railcard you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits.
Platform counts, operator lists and facilities reflect our understanding at the time of publication and change without notice.
