Travelling to York
Travelling to the UK
By air
Manchester Airport has the easiest onward connection to York, with a direct train running from Manchester Airport to York city centre.
We may have an airport collection service from Manchester Airport. Check availability and book your place prior to your arrival.
Manchester Airport collection service
Travelling to York from all UK airports
By train
Eurostar arrives in London at St. Pancras station. If you want to travel on to York by direct train, you will need to cross the road to King's Cross station.
By boat
The nearest port to York is Hull, about 45 miles away, or Liverpool, about 100 miles away. Arriving at a port on the south coast of England requires a lengthy overland journey.
Getting to York from within the UK
By train
Buying train tickets on the day of travel can be very expensive. Some train companies allow you to book in advance at a much cheaper rate and you can self-print your ticket, collect it at the train station or download a ticket onto your mobile phone. Find out more on the National Rail website.
By coach
Coaches run by National Express or Megabus are usually cheaper than trains, but will take significantly longer to reach destinations. Note any restrictions on the amount of baggage you can take with you.
By car
See maps and directions for road directions to campus.
Arriving on campus
Your room will only be available from the date shown in your offer of accommodation. Contact Accommodation Services if you do not receive an email before you leave your home country.
Collecting your key
Collect your key for your campus accommodation from the Information Centre (for Campus West) and the Ron Cooke Hub (for Campus East). Key collection is available:
- Monday 14 - Thursday 17 September 2026: during office hours
- Friday 18 - Sunday 20 September 2026: between 8am and 8pm
Arriving out of hours
If you arrive in York outside of our key collection times, you should make alternative arrangements until our key collection hubs open again. In an emergency you can contact Campus Safety on +44 (0)1904 32 4444.
If you have any questions, queries or problems relating to your travel arrangements, please contact the International Student Support team.