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.
York station
At a glance
Parking
Station car park - York YO24 1AY
604 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.
Opening times
Travel Centre
Mon- Sat 06:00-20:00
Sun - 08:00-18:00
Located on Main Concourse.
Station Services
Facilities
Car Parking
Station Car Park
Spaces - 565
Accessible spaces - 6
Charges
Off-peak rate £6.75
Rate per day £17.50
Rate on Saturday £6.75
Rate on Sunday £6.75
Weekly £70.00
Monthly £227.50
Annually £1925.00
Short Stay 30-60 mins £3.00
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £6.00
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 14:00 on Monday for just £12.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
Station Short Stay Car Park
Spaces - 30
Accessible spaces - 6
Charges
Short stay 21-60 mins - £2.00
Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.00
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
Waiting Room
Opening hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 06:00 - 22:00
First Class Lounge
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday06:00 - 20:00Sunday08:00 - 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 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.
Accessibility
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.
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
Related FAQs
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.