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Accessible travel and parking

Advice on travel and parking for those with accessibility requirements.

The University of York works with AccessAble to develop guides to help make travel to and across campus more accessible.

Information and directions

The Information Centre is located at Market Square, University Road. The Information Centre is open 24hrs - 7 days a week. To contact the Information Centre please call +44 (0)1904 323200.

Getting around campus

Buildings throughout the campus are linked by covered walkways. Ramps and external lifts provide alternatives to steps at ground level in most parts of the University.

There is a Duty Manager at public events in the Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall and Central Hall and all public access buildings have lifts.

Parking

Accessible parking bays are available across campus, reserved for blue badge holders or staff and students with a valid University accessible parking permit.

Accessible parking bays on campus

While accessible parking is widely available across Campus East and West, parking at King's Manor is limited, so we advise you to check first with the reception for availability by phoning +44 (0)1904 323995.

Find out more about campus parking

Accessible parking permits

Accessible parking permits for staff and students are free of charge and you can apply for them via the online parking permit system.

To qualify for an accessible permit, you will need to demonstrate that you have a long-term or temporary accessibility need; acceptable evidence includes a Blue Badge or a letter from your doctor.

Log in to the parking permit system

Bicycles

Bicycle parking is available close to all building entrances. You can find a map of all bicycle parking on the cycling and walking page.

Buses

University of York First Bus services travel within a campus free zone between Campus East and West, extending to bus stops between The Retreat, Green Dykes Lane, Fulford Golf Club and Campus East Interchange or the York Sport Village (depending on the bus number), where staff and students can travel for free. 

It's important to 'tap off' when disembarking the bus, or the system will assume you are continuing to travel and will charge you for the entire journey.

University of York bus services

Taxis

A taxi from the train station to the University takes from 15 to 20 minutes and costs about £8.

Drop-off points for common campus destinations: