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Location

Station Rd

York

YO24 1AB

Parking

Station car park - York YO24 1AY
504 spaces, from £3.00 for 1 hour

Help Points

On main concourse.

Toilets

Toilets are located in the Main Concourse, adjacent to Platform 2, between Platforms 7 and 9, and between Platforms 8 and 9.

Transport links

Taxis and accessible taxis available.

Shops

Various coffee shops, food and retail outlets available for refereshments and shopping.

York Queen Street Bridge closure

The road will be closed to all vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists 8:00pm Friday 26- 6:00am Monday 29 April 2024.

The LNER long stay car park will also be closed during these dates. Plan ahead, find alternative parking and allow extra time for your journey as local roads are likely to be congested.

For more information about the project click here

Opening times

Travel Centre

Mon- Sat 06:00-20:00

Sun - 08:00-18:00

Located on Main Concourse.

Station Services

Facilities

Toilets

Cash Machines

Baby Changing

Car Parking

Queen Street Bridge and Car Park Closure

20:00 Friday 26 April - 06:00 Monday 29 April 2024

The LNER long stay car park will be closed over these dates and you'll need to find alternative parking if you need to leave your car.

If you've parked ahead of the closure dates, arrangements will be made for your exit, contact a member of staff on your return,

Station Car Park

Spaces - 504

Accessible spaces - 6

Charges

Off-peak rate £7.50

Rate per day £20.00

Rate on Saturday £7.50

Rate on Sunday £7.50

Rate per week £75.00

Rate per month £227.50

Rate per year £1925.00

Short Stay 30-60 mins £3.50

Short Stay 61-120 mins - £6.50

Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.

Station Short Stay Car Park

Spaces - 30

Accessible spaces - 6

Charges

Short stay 21-60 mins - £3.50

Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.50

Seated Area

Cafe/Bar

Various coffee shops , food outlets, supermarkets and shops available for refreshments and shopping

Taxi Rank

York is a large station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operator who accept bookings:

Station Taxis 01904 623 332

Self-Service Fastticket

Waiting Room

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday: 06:00 - 22:00

First Class Lounge

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 19:00

Opening hours

Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00

Location: On Platform 3.

Tickets Accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:

Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
Any LNER First Class packages
First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
Weekend First

Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges

Facilities: Toilets, TV, charging points for mobile phones, screens with updated train information. Wi-Fi: Yes Showers: No

Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water, and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.

Staff Help Available

Opening hours

Monday - Sunday: 24 Hours a Day
Monday - Friday: 24 Hours a Day
Saturday: 24 Hours a Day
Sunday: 24 Hours a Day

When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.

Staff Help

Fully staffed.

Ticket Machines

Ticket Desk

The ticket desk is located on the main concourse.

Opening times:

Monday to Friday 06.00 – 20.00
Saturday 06.00 – 20.00
Sunday 08.00 – 18.00

Cycle Storage

Cycle storage can be found in the station car park and in the station next to the ticket office (626 spaces).

Cycle storage is sheltered and CCTV monitored.

Luggage Trolleys

Accessibility

Induction Loop

Wheelchairs Available

Accessible Ticket Machines

Accessible machines are available on the main concourse

Step Free Access

This station has step free access to all platforms.

This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.

Lifts and level access to all platforms. Lift available from station concourse (platform 3) to platforms 5 -11. Customer assistance available 'Call for Aid' button by taxi rank at front of station. No level access to National Rail Museum via platforms 10/11, exit at front of station and around Station Hotel.

Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.

Impaired Mobility Set Down

Ramp For Train Access

Accessible Toilet

Help points

Main Concourse

Help point located on Main Concourse.

Shops

Sainsburys

Opening times:

Monday-Sunday 06:00-23:00

York Gin

Opening times:

Sunday- Friday: 10:00-18:00
Saturday: 10:00-17:00

WHSmith

Opening times:

Monday-Friday: 05:30-2:30
Saturday: 06:15-20:30
Sunday: 08:00-20:00

Pret a Manger

Opening times:

Monday-Thursday: 05:30-20:30
Friday: 05:30-21:00
Saturday-Sunday: 07:00-21:00

Starbucks

Opening times:

Monday-Saturday: 06:30-17:30
Sunday: 08:00-17:00

Duke of York

Opening times:

Monday-Sunday: 06:00-23:00

York Tap

Opening times:

Monday-Saturday: 10:00-23:00
Sunday: 11:00-23:00

Costa Coffee

Opening times:

Monday-Friday: 06:00-19:00
Saturday: 06:00-20:00
Sunday: 07:00-18:00

Lebaneat York

Opening times:

Monday-Sunday: 06:30-21:00

The Potions Express

Opening times:

Monday-Sunday: 10:00-18:00

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Did you know?

First Class Lounge

Wait in comfort before travelling in our First Class lounges.

First Class Lounges

Help Is On Hand

Our staff are happy to help. Book in advance or go to a customer information point on the day.

Assisted Travel

Luggage

Make everyone’s journey comfortable by not exceeding your luggage allowance and storing your bags in the correct places onboard.

Luggage

Near York Station

Got some time to kill out of the blue? See what's nearby.

See the Flying Scotsman at the National Railway Museum

More about the National Railway Museum

Take a stroll along the York City Walls

Find out more about the city walls

Wander through the beautiful Museum Gardens

Learn more about the museum gardens

Related FAQs

Does the station have cycle storage?

Cycles are popular in York and you’ll find 626 storage spaces which includes 80 secure stands. Shelter will keep the weather away from your bike and CCTV will discourage thieves.

Where can I find the rail replacement services at York station?

If there’s been a problem on the network and you need to find a rail replacement then the best place to go is this page.

Where is the nearest taxi rank?

You’re almost guaranteed to find a taxi at the station rank at any time of the day and you normally won't have to book in advance, although it might be advisable if you’re arriving really late or really early. If you need to book then try Station Taxis on 01904 623 332.

Are bus services available from the station?

Trains stop outside the station on a regular basis. Check here for more information about local transport in York.

Are there barriers at York station?

While there aren’t any actual barriers at York Station there will be ticket inspectors in place, so make sure you have your ticket ready to show when you arrive or leave.

Is there luggage storage at York station?

Unfortunately, there is currently no luggage storage facility inside York train station. But there are places close by like the Left Luggage York.

How can I contact lost property at York station?

Think you’ve lost something at York station or on one of our trains? The best place to start is to contact the Lost Property team here.

Is York station open 24 hours?

The station will be accessible whenever the trains are running. However, if you specifically require the Travel Centre in the station then these are the opening hours: Monday - Friday: 06:00 - 20:00, Saturday: 06:00 - 20:00, Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00.

How far is York station from the city centre?

York railway station is just outside the historic city walls, you can see them as you leave. Expect a short walk to get to where you want to be if you don't plan on taking a taxi.

What is there to do near York station?

Need a snack or looking for something to do near York station? Check out this guide to some of the local eateries and attractions.