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Explore York by Rail

Activity code: DT2Y
Explore York by Rail
Clifford's Tower
York Minster
St Mary's Abbey
Explore York by Rail
Clifford's Tower
York Minster
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Highlights Inclusions Description Schedule Additional Information
Duration
DurationAapprox. 8 hours
Departure Point
Departure PointMultiple departure points
Departure Time
Departure Time9am
E-Ticket
E-TicketAccepted

Highlights

  • A day to see historic York at your own leisure
  • Catch the train from your desired UK station
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
  • Spend the day seeing the sights

Inclusions

What's Included:


  • Return train tickets
  • Choose your desired UK train station
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
  • Audio guides on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

What's Excluded:


  • Food and drinks
  • Guide
  • Transport to and from the meeting point

Description

Trains to York
Known for its history and beauty, York is a must-visit place for everyone, and with return train tickets in our rail day trip, you can enjoy the city with convenience. Choose from our selected stations across the UK, use your pre-ordered train tickets, and head into York. Upon arrival, York is yours to explore and if you are looking for things to do, then we also have you covered with the added Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Experience everything York has to offer with a famous open tour bus. Hop on and off at any of our 20 destinations and see the sights like never before. You will be taken round the ancient city, and see the famous medieval street, the Shambles, museums and galleries such as Castle Museum, and York Minster, a massive Gothic cathedral with outstanding stained-glass windows.

All you have to do is sit back, relax and let your driver do the hard work as you explore the cobbled streets. Plus, on every bus is an audio guide providing you with fascinating facts and fun secrets about York.

View the route map here

Schedule

Departing stations with times:
 
London to York – Monday to Friday
Outbound Journey: Departure: 9:00am, Arrival: 10:51am
Return Journey: Departure: 6:59pm, Arrival: 8:53pm

Additional Information

  • Guests will receive an email at least 5 days before travel with the train e-tickets and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus ticket
  • Full refund if cancelled up to 7 days prior to travel date.
  • This tour is unescorted.
  • Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
  • Train seats are allocated on a first-come first first-served basis & not guaranteed together.
  • Train times can fluctuate. Please refer to actual train e-tickets for exact departure times.
  • Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 5s are not allowed.
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes before train departure time.