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Cheap train tickets to York

Ticket Office Hours

06:00 - 20:00 Monday - Saturday

08:00 - 18:00 Sunday

Parking

Up to 30 parking spaces available

Up to 21 accessible parking spaces

Pick Up & Drop Off

Drop-off / Pick-up point available

Attention

Major engineering work between Newcastle and York on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March

Coaches will depart from Memorial Gardens on Leeman Road. Due to planned footpath closures on Station Road, an amended walking route between the station and the coaches will be in operation. Please exit the station via the main entrance and use the pedestrian crossing to cross Station Road towards the city walls. Turn left towards the city centre, with the walls on your right-hand side. Before you reach Station Rise, turn left again to cross back over Station Road. Signs and posters will guide the walking route to the car park. If you require any assistance, please speak to a member of station staff.

No Booking Fees, Ever

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Split Ticket Savings

We automatically find and book split tickets to get you the cheapest possible fare on every journey.

Delay Compensation Alerts

Get notified when you’re eligible for delay compensation, see exactly how much you can claim, and go straight to the claim page.

Real-Time Travel Updates

Stay informed with instant alerts on train delays, cancellations, platform changes and rail strikes.

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Trains to York Station Details Ticket Office Opening Hours Accessibility Additional Info FAQ

York Railway Station

York Railway Station is one of the busiest rail stations in the North of England and a key stop on the East Coast Main Line. Located close to the historic city centre, the station provides major rail connections between northern England, London and Scotland.

Direct train services run to destinations including London King’s Cross, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham. The station is served by operators including LNER, CrossCountry, Northern, TransPennine Express and Grand Central, making it an important interchange for both long-distance and regional travel.

How to get to York Railway Station

Bus: Numerous local and regional bus services stop close to the station
Cycling: Cycle parking facilities are available at the station
Parking: A station car park is available nearby with both short and long-stay parking
Taxi: Taxi ranks are located outside the station entrance

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Address
York station, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AB
Phone Number-
Parking Capacity
Up to 30 parking spaces available
Pick Up & Drop-off point Yes

Ticket Machine Yes
Staff help Yes

Monday - Sunday
00:00 - 23:59

Staff help Yes
Step-free access coverage Yes
Step-free access notes
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Ramps for train access No
Wheelchairs Yes
Induction Loop
Induction loops are at designated listening areas

Food & Drink Yes
WiFi Yes
Toilets Yes
Showers No
Baby changing Yes
Shops Yes
ATM Yes
Cycle storage / Spaces
Yes / 626 Spaces
Sheltered cycle storage Yes
Bus Yes
Customer Services Yes
First Class Lounge No
Luggage Storage No
Lost & Found Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Delay Repay & Compensation

If your journey was delayed, you may be entitled to compensation. Choo Choo makes it easy to track your eligibility and process your claim.

When Can You Claim Compensation

DR15 (Delay Repay 15)

Compensation starts at 15 minutes delay

15 - 29 min → 25% refund
30 - 59 min → 50% refund
60+ min → 100% refund (for that leg)
120+ minutes → 100% Refund (for both legs)

DR30 (Delay Repay 30)

Compensation starts only at 30 minutes delay

30 - 59 min → 50% refund
60+ min → 100% refund
120+ minutes → 100% Refund (for both legs)

Missed Connection

If a delay made you miss a connection, you can claim for:

The full journey
Or the unused portion

Downgrade or No Reserved Seat

If you paid for First Class but sat in Standard, or
Had no reserved seat despite paying
You may claim a partial refund

Train Cancellation

Full refund if you didn't travel
Partial refund or Delay Repay if you travelled on a different train with a delay

Alternative Transport Costs

If you had to use a taxi or bus due to cancellation or disruption → You may claim a refund with a receipt by contacting the Train Operating Company at fault.

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