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There are sometimes cheap flights to Manchester from other parts of Europe and since its not the closest airport to York, but the easiest to access, it would be a good idea to check it out.
There is a direct train from manchester airport to York so by all means its much easier than going there from London. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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We made the trip to York from Edinburgh in 2 1/2 hours by train - it didn't seem long due to the fact we had some great conversations on the train. York is 203 miles north of London and it's a short 2- hour trip by train from York to Kings Cross Station. We were on a Britrail pass so don't know the cost of first class accomodations from Edinburgh or London. Check train website listed below for times and fares.
The bus takes 4 1/2 hours. Leave a Comment
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Like London there are double decker busses in York, only York has two bus tours to choose from; the Red City Sight Seeing busses or green Guide Friday busses. The route they take round town is slightly different from each other. The green bus usually has a live guide on board to give you a commentary on the places and buildings you pass.
It's a good idea to buy your ticket and travel early as the ticket can be used all day to hop on and off the bus at any of the stops and at £7.50 per adult you will want to get the most from your ticket. One full circuit round town takes about one hour.
Some of the bus stops on the tour include
Kings manor
the Merchant Adventurers Hall
Clifford's tower and
the museum gardens Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Wednesday September 10, 2008
When I asked Gillian (Gillybob) what was a must do during our trip to Northern England, she said "You must visit York".
So, on Wednesday, Hans and I headed for the Halifax Train Station to get a train to York.
NORTHERN RAIL has trains going to York every hour. We took the 10:02 train and paid £11.50 each, return (off-peak rate). It took about an hour and twenty minutes to get there. The heart of the city of York (go left) was about a ten minute walk from the York Train Station. You can't miss seeing the huge York Minster. Leave a Comment
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"Bar" meaing "Gate" in York. Outside of the city there are several large "park and ride" parking lots. They are free of charge and there are regular shuttle bus services into the city center. York is trying to discourage too much vehicle traffic into the city center, to help preserve things. Also there is limited parking and a lot of the streets are narrow. It really is the best way to do it. The busses take you into town and you can join an local tour or walk about on your own. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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York is just over two hours from London by train. We travelled from London's King's Cross with GNER trains for only 19 pounds return. To get a fare this cheap, you need to book a few weeks in advance. Also, when you are booking make sure you book two singles rather than a return as for some reason it works out cheaper. For example, when booking our fare the cheapest return was 72 pounds. When we clicked on the option to book two singles it cost 9.50 each way, a saving of 53 pounds! I've no idea why this anomaly exists but I've been using it for ages to book cheap fares.
York station is just outside the town walls, about half a kilomtere from the old centre of the city. Railway enthusiasts will love York. The station, complleted in 1877, is one of the finest in England. If you have time to spare while waiting for a train, there is a model railway exhibition in the station building, while the National Railway Museum is a short walk away on Leeman Road. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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I always loved seeing and hearing these carriages. Nothing like the clip clopping of horses hooves on cobblestones to really take you back in time.
Well worth the money to take a jaunt around the city. I didn't get on one here but in other places it was about 10 pound for half an hour. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Parking in York is a nightmare, and very expensive. Many roads are 'residents only', so even if you think you see a space, chances are that you can't use it for more than 10 minutes. Best to use one of the park & ride sites, around the edge of the York ring road. Buses are frequent (although they stop around 8pm, which is a bit early) and it's a lot cheaper. Leave a Comment
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The train station in York is a busy place and I must add very clean! If you don't know your way around like I didn't, the people at the information counter are very helpful. Just show them your ticket and they'll set you in the right direction. Lifts will take you over and to platforms on the other side of the tracks.
If memory serves me correct a ticket to London via Leeds was about 55 pounds. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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If you live in Belgium or The Netherlands, you can visit York by cruise.
Every day, P&O Ferries leave Zeebrugge or Rotterdam for a 3 days minicruise to Hull/York.
In my travelogue you can find an overview and pics of the ship. Leave a Comment
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