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Car Hire at York Train Station

Street in York

York train station has two car hire offices, one for Europcar and one for Hertz. The Europcar office is run by Autohorn, and it also offers car hire through Alamo and National.

The Hertz car hire office at York train station is located between the platforms and the exit of the train station, while the Europcar office is located about 20 metres away by platform 1.

The major difference between Hertz and Euopcar at York train station is the opening hours. The Europcar office is open much later, and is also open on Sundays, so it is a better choice if you need to return your car in the evening or on a weekend.

Hertz Car Hire at York Train Station:
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 to 18:00, Saturday: 9:00 to 13:00, Sunday: Closed

Europcar Car Hire at York Train Station:
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 to 20:30, Sunday: 9:00 to 20:30

There is also an Avis at 3 Layerthorpe Rd, which is a short taxi ride away (Avis will reimburse you for the cost of the taxi ride).

Additionally, there is a Thrifty office nearby. A representative can pick you up from York train station when you arrive and drive you to the car hire office.

Buses from York Train Station to the City

York Train

York is a very walkable city, and the York train station is located very close to the old walled city. As such, most people choose to walk from York train station to the York city centre, as the path is well marked by signposts along the way.

However, if you need to take a bus to the centre, there are many that run from the station. They are operated by various companies, including FirstGroup and Coastliner.

Buses run from the various bus stops just outside the entrance to the York train station.

Bus numbers 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 37, 44, 113, 142, 143, 412, 413, 747, CL, X4, X46, and X47 all go from York train station to multiple locations in the York city centre, and some continue further afield.

Buses from York to Leeds

Leeds, England

Buses from York to Leeds are a good way to travel between the two northern cities when you are visiting the UK.

Buses are run by Coastliner, which run many bus services in the area. Their buses are clean and have comfortable seats, making for a smooth journey.

Services on this route run regularly throughout the day. There are up to four departures every hour at peak times on weekdays, and less frequent departures outside of those times. Saturday and Sunday services are limited.

Departures take place from York train station and other locations in the city centre, travel via Tadcaster, and arrive in the heart of Leeds at the city’s main bus station.

The main stop for buses to Leeds is located right outside of the entrance to the York train station at stop J. Buses 743, 840, 843, 844, and 845 all travel on this route.

Tickets for buses from York to Leeds can be purchased on board the bus. Tickets cost £5.40 for singles, £7.00 for day returns, and £9.30 for a period return.