York Train Station

Q: Are there toilets at York station?

Yes there are toilets available to use at York station.

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York Station first opened in 1877 and is a vital junction connecting a large number of train companies with all parts of the UK, including CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central and Northern. Sitting halfway between London and Edinburgh, there are lots of things to see and do in York, including the National Railway Museum, York Minster, York Castle, the Shambles and York's Chocolate Story to name a few.

When York Station opened, it was the largest station anywhere in the world. Today it boasts 11 platforms, all but 3 (9, 10 and 11) are covered by its iconic glass and wrought iron roof. York Station is also a key feature in "Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations" by Simon Jenkins and was one of only 10 stations to be awarded 5 stars.

The long stay car park is closed until further notice while Network Rail build a new multi-storey car park on the site. Parking for Blue Badge holders is available in the short stay car park. All other users must find alternative facilities and allow extra time for travel.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Located on concourse
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	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.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around York station
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Customer Information Point in main concourse.
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Short stay station car Park
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	30

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	626
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
Cycle storage notes	Compound

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	York station is a major 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. Operators who may accept bookings include: Station (01904 623332) or Streamline (01904 638833) or Fleetways (01904 645333).

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Train services to York station

York train station is mainly served by CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, LNER, EMR, Grand Central and Northern trains. Frequent TransPennine Express services connect Liverpool to York in 2h 7m and Newcastle to York in 1h 10m, while Northern trains cover the routes from Scarborough to York in 50m and from Blackpool to York in 2h 46m. LNER operate direct services from London Kings Cross to York in just 2h 30m every day, while direct CrossCountry trains connect Newcastle to York in 1h 10m and Plymouth to York in 6h 27m.

Need more information on how to get to York by train? Check out our dedicated page to trains to York.

York train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to York station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from York railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving into York.

York Station has a wealth of facilities across the 11 platforms. On entering the station from Station Road, the ticket office is on your left, whilst directly in front of you and to the right are food outlets, including Starbucks and West Cornwall Pasty Co. There is also a WH Smith and Costa Coffee just inside the main concourse.

Platforms can be accessed either via a footbridge (no lift), which also connects to the National Railway Museum, or via one of two subways with lifts available to all platforms. Toilets are also located throughout the whole station, by Starbucks you'll find the women's toilets, whilst the men's toilets are around the corner on platform 2. Additional toilets are also located on platform 7 and 9 in the waiting room (ladies), whilst baby change, accessible toilets and the men's toilets are on platform 8.

Additional facilities at York station also include Pumpkin Cafe on platform 10/11, WH Smith in the middle platform island, vending machines on all platforms and seating areas throughout.

York train station parking

Outside of the station, there's a short stay car park, bike storage, taxi rank and drop-off point.

Hotels near York train station

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Frequently asked questions

Is York station open?

York station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from York station?

Trains arrive into and depart from York station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from York.

Are there toilets at York station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at York station.

Are dogs allowed at York station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at York station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Redcar Central	TransPennine Express	05:32	9	On time
to Hull	Northern	05:36	4	On time
to Liverpool Lime Street	TransPennine Express	05:42	9	On time
to Manchester Victoria	TransPennine Express	05:48	11	On time
to Manchester Piccadilly	TransPennine Express	05:51	11	On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Newcastle	TransPennine Express	05:36	9	On time
from Newcastle	London North Eastern Railway	05:58	3	On time
from Leeds	CrossCountry	06:07	11	On time
from Manchester Airport	TransPennine Express	06:16	5	On time
from Doncaster	London North Eastern Railway	06:29		On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Train services to York station

York train station departures and arrivals

York train station parking

Hotels near York train station

Frequently asked questions

Is York station open?

Are trains running today from York station?

Are there toilets at York station?

Are dogs allowed at York station?

Departures and arrivals from York

Departures

Arrivals

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