Served by a range of air, sea and rail links, Yorkshire is one of the most accessible regions within the UK.

Leeds Bradford International, Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield and Humberside airports serve the Yorkshire region, providing daily flights to and from many destinations. With excellent transport links, Yorkshire is also easily accessible from many other airports throughout the UK, through high speed train links and an excellent motorway network.
Leeds Bradford International Airport
Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield
Humberside Airport
Manchester Airport
London Gatwick
London Heathrow
London Stansted
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Newcastle Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport

York Air Coach

Ferry services to Hull and Newcastle link Yorkshire with Holland, Belgium, Scandanavia and Germany.
P & O Ferries operate overnight services to hull from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge and also offer daily crossings from Calais to Dover.
DFDS Seaways operate regular services to Newcastle from Gothenburg, Kristiansand and Amsterdam. Ffordline sail daily from Bergen and Stavanger.

Rail

Travel via Eurostar to London Waterloo.  Connections from London to the destinations of York, Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Hull can take as little as 90 minutes.  Once you reach the UK you can access the extensive UK rail network.

Yorkshire lies right at the heart of Britain, and with an excellent communications network is closer than you think, whether you plan to travel by road, rail or air.

From the South: the M1 and A1 provide excellent links.
From the South West: the M5 and M42 provide links to the M1.
From Wales: use motorway connections from the M6 from North Wales and the M4 from South Wales.
From the Midlands: the M6 provides links to the M62, taking you right into the heart of Yorkshire.  Alternatively the M1 provides excellent access from all over the Midlands.
From the North West: the M62 brings you right into the heart of Yorkshire.  the M62 speeds you to the A1.
From the North East: the A1 serves as the main route into Yorkshire.
From Scotland: access to Yorkshire is made easy via the A1 from Edinburgh.

High speed trains from London to the cities of York, Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster and Hull can take as little as 90 minutes.  There is also good coverage from other parts of the country and Scotland into these city destinations. 

There are also a number of leisure trains running through Yorkshire, a great way to see Yorkshire as part of your stay:
North Yorkshire Moors Railway: 18-mile line running through the beautiful North York Moors National Park, between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont.
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway: 5-mile journey through the Yorkshire Dalesrunning between Embsay Station and Bolton Abbey Station.
Keighley and Worth Valley Railway: 5-mile journey from Keighley-Oxenhope through 6 award-winning stations including Oakworth, 'The Railway Children' station.  Ingrow Station is part of the award-winning Ingrow railway Centre and is the 'Park and ride' station for Haworth.
Settle Carlisle Railway: the 72 miles of the Settle-Carlisle line, ranked as one of the most well-known, spectacular railway journeys in the world.

Travelling to Yorkshire from within the UK by air is a great way to arrive in our region.  There are many places from around the UK:
Direct flights to Leeds Bradford International Airport from the following airports:

• Aberdeen
• Belfast City
• Belfast International
• Bristol
• Exeter
• Edinburgh
• Galway
• Glasgow
• Inverness
• London Heathrow
• Newquay
• Plymouth
• Southampton

Direct flights to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield from:

• Belfast City

Direct flights to Durham Tees Valley Airport from the following airports:

• Heathrow
• Gatwick
• Aberdeen
• Bristol

Direct flights to Humberside Airport from the following airports:

• Aberdeen

Once you're in the region there are plenty of options for getting around to explore, whether you prefer walking, cycling, road, rail or car hire.

With over 1,000 square miles of National Park land, Yorkshire is the ideal choice for walkers.  The region has suitable walking routes for everyone - from a long ramble along one of the three National Trails, to a short, gentle stroll through one of the many picturesque villages or a leisurely walk along the impressive coastline.

Yorkshire is ideal for exploring by cycle.  In addition to the three National Parks, you will find two Areas of outstanding Natural Beauty and many other acres of delightful countryside and fascinating heritage.  For multi-day long distance adventures choose from a seclection of National Cycle Network routes which pass through Yorkshire, plus the many other signed cycle routes.

It is worth noting that some area's of Yorkshire are rural localities and you should adjust your driving accordingly: i.e. take even more care and go slower particularly on narrow country roads. In particular please note:

Many roads in Yorkshire will take you through quiet villages where the elderly, young children and animals are likely to be less traffic wise and may not expect to meet much traffic. The message is GO SLOW you don't know when you'll meet people who are not expecting much traffic.

This is a walking and farming area. It is very likely that you will encounter unexpectedly walking groups on the side of the road or farmers moving animals. The message is GO SLOW you don't know what's round that next corner.

Many main roads will have sections of modernised straight road followed by a sudden narrow section with unexpected bends. The message is GO SLOW you don't know when you'll meet a corner sharper than anticipated particularly at night when the road is difficult to read.

Many rural roads leading to remote locations, farms or small villages will be single track DRIVE SLOWLY so that you can stop if you meet a car coming towards you but hidden round the next bend - in fact it is advisable to drive slowly enough to allow for the fact the other driver may be going too fast! In particular hedgerows  a common feature of our chequerboard countryside hide the vehicle coming towards you. Hedgerows can be deceiving - you think you can see over the hedge whilst driving but usually the other vehicle is hidden from sight.

• Visitors from abroad should consult a driving organisation or their travel agent for more detailed advice on driving on British roads. In the UK driving is on the left of the road not the right.
  • Royal Automobile Ass.
  • Automobile Association

You may encounter wild animals attempting to cross the road - it can be dangerous to swerve to avoid them so give them a sporting chance by driving slowly.

If your plans include touring Yorkshire by car, you can plan your route using RAC or the AA.
For further information on public transport services within the Yorkshire region please use the following useful links:
http://www.pti.org.uk/
http://www.traveline.org.uk/
http://www.nationalexpress.com/
http://www.firstgroup.com/
http://www.traveldales.org.uk/

Bus

For regular services around York click here for full information and timetables with First Bus.
http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorkhumber/york/home/
For useful bus information call 01904 551400.
To access many of York’s out of town attractions and the Coast use the local Coastliner service which runs regular services including Leeds, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Filey and Whitby.  www.coastliner.co.uk Or National Express Bus Network

For council run websites visit www.york.gov.uk/parking/parkingmap.html
Private car parks are also operated at a number of locations throughout the city.
Jaipur Spice Restaurant on Haxby Road: www.car-park-york.co.uk
Tanner Row also offers 255 spaces conveniently located in the centre of York. CCTV, disabled parking. Maximum stay 5 hours.

Visitors are welcome to use the excellent facilities of the Shopmobility scheme. Scooters, powered wheelchairs or manual wheelchairs are available.
Shopmobility is located on level 2, Piccadilly Car Park. Tel: +44 (0) 1904 679222
Orange badge holders may park free in all city council car parks (except the Shambles), up to the maximum time allowed in the car park. (Please display time clocks).
For further details visit www.york.gov.uk/parking/bluebadge/index.html

In the event of a breakdown contact:
- AA: +44 (0) 800 887766
- RAC: +44 (0) 800 828282
- Green Flag: +44 (0) 800 400600
24 hour petrol available at the larger supermarkets plus most service stations:
- Tesco at Askham Bar and Clifton Moor
- ASDA at Monks Cross
- Sainsbury's at Monks Cross

Streamline Taxis
7 Cumberland Street York YO1 9SW
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 638833

Europcar,
Platform 1, York Station,
York YO24 1AY
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 656181
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 654040
E-mail: enquiries@autohorn.co.uk
www.autohorn.co.uk

Barkers Peugoet Car & Van Rental
16 Clifton Moor Business Village
James Nicholson Link, York
YO30 4XG
Tel: +44(0) 1904 479475
Fax: +44 1653 697437
E-mail: lb@barkersmotorgroup.com
www.barkersmotorgroup.com

Bob Trotter Cycles
13-15 Lord Mayors Walk
York YO31 7HB
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 622868
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 674816

Practical Car & Van Rental
Tanners Moat Lendal Bridge York
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 624848
Fax: +44 (0) 1904 658647

Purple Mountain Biking & Walking Holidays
Rosedale Abbey, Pickering
YO18 8SD
Tel: +44 (0) 1751 417856
Email: info@purplemountain.co.uk

York Bike Rental
9 Spring Lane
York YO10 5DS
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 430166
E-mail: carl@yorkbikerental.co.uk
www.yorkbikerental.co.uk

Most banks are open from 09.30 to 16.30 Monday to Friday. Credit cards are widely accepted but may not be at the smaller shops and B&Bs.

Visitors who will be returning to a country outside the European Union can take advantage of the Retail Export Scheme (often called Tax-free Shopping), whereby you can reclaim VAT (Value Added Tax) on goods purchased for export.

Aysgarth
Tourist Information Centre
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre
Aysgarth
Leyburn
Yorkshire
England
DL8 3TH
Tel: 01969 662 910
Alternate Tel: 01969 663 424
Fax: 01969 662 919
Email: aysgarth@ytbtic.co.uk
Seasonal opening

Barnsley
Tourist Information Centre
Cooper Gallery
Church Street
Barnsley
Yorkshire
England
S70 2AH
Tel: 01226 206 757
Fax: 01226 206 757
Email: barnsley@ytbtic.co.uk

Batley
Tourist Information Centre
The Mill Discount Department Store
Bradford Road
Batley
Yorkshire
England
WF17 5LZ
Tel: 01924 423 172
Fax: 01924 446 096
Email: batley@ytbtic.co.uk

Bedale
Tourist Information Point
Bedale Hall
North End
Bedale
Yorkshire
England
DL8 1AA
Tel: 01677 424 604
Fax: 01677 427 146
Email: bedale@ytbtic.co.uk
Seasonal opening

Beverley
Tourist Information Centre
34 Butcher Row
Beverley
Yorkshire
England
HU12 0AB
Tel: 01482 867 430
Alternate Tel: 01482 391 672
Fax: 01482 391 674
Email: beverley.tic@eastriding.gov.uk

Boroughbridge
Tourist Information Centre
2 Fishergate
Boroughbridge
Yorkshire
England
YO51 9A
Tel: 01423 323373
Fax: 01423 323373

Bradford
Tourist Information Centre
City Hall
Bradford
Yorkshire
England
BD1 1HY
Tel: 01274 433 678
Fax: 01274 739 067
Email: tourist.information@bradford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.visitbradford.com

Bridlington
Tourist Information Centre
25 Prince Street
Bridlington
Yorkshire
England
YO15 2NP
Tel: 01262 673474
Fax: 01262 401797
Email: bridlington.tic@eastriding.gov.uk

Danby
Tourist Information Centre
The Moors Centre, Danby Lodge
Lodge Lane
Whitby
Danby
Yorkshire
England
YO21 2NB
Tel: 01439 772 737
Alternate Tel: 01287 660 792
Fax: 01287 660 308
Email: moorscentre@ytbtic.co.uk
Seasonal opening

Doncaster
Tourist Information Centre
38-40 High Street
Doncaster
Yorkshire
England
DN1 1DE
Tel: 01302 734 309
Fax: 01302 735 385
Email: tourist.information@doncaster.gov.uk

Easingwold
Tourist Information Point
Chapel Lane
Easingwold
Yorkshire
England
YO61 3AE
Tel: 01347 821 530
Fax: 01347 823 966
Seasonal opening

Filey
Tourist Information Centre
Evron Centre
John Street
Filey
Yorkshire
England
YO14 9DW
Tel: 01723 383 637
Fax: 01723 518 001
Email: fileytic@scarborough.gov.uk

Grassington
National Park Centre
Colvend
Hebden Road
Grassington
Yorkshire
England
BD23 5LB
Tel: 01756 752774
Fax: 01756 753358
Email: grassington@ytbtic.co.uk

Halifax
Tourist Information Centre
Piece Hall
Halifax
Yorkshire
England
HX1 1RE
Tel: 01422 368 725
Alternate Tel: 01422 843 831
Fax: 01422 354 264
Email: halifax@ytbtic.co.uk

Harrogate
Tourist Information Centre
Royal Baths Assembly Rooms
Crescent Road
Harrogate
Yorkshire
England
HG1 2RR
Tel: 01423 537300
Fax: 01423 537305
Email: tic@harrogate.gov.uk

Hawes
Tourist Information Centre
Dales Countryside Museum
Station Yard
Hawes
Yorkshire
England
DL8 3NT
Tel: 01969 666210
Alternate Tel: 01969 667 450
Fax: 01969 666239
Email: hawes@ytbtic.co.uk
Seasonal opening

Haworth
Tourist Information Centre
2/4 West Lane
Near Keighley
Haworth
Yorkshire
England
BD22 8EF
Tel: 01535 642 329
Alternate Tel: 01535 645 864
Fax: 01535 647 721
Email: haworth@ytbtic.co.uk

Hebden Bridge
Visitor and Canal Centre
New Road
Hebden Bridge
Yorkshire
England
HX7 8AF
Tel: 01422 843831
Alternate Tel: 01422 368725
Fax: 01422 845266
Email: hebdenbridge@ytbtic.co.uk

Helmsley
Visitor Centre
Helmsley Castle
Castlegate
Helmsley
Yorkshire
England
YO62 5AB
Tel: 01439 770 173
Alternate Tel: 01439 771 116
Fax: 01439 771 116
Email: helmsleytic@btconnect.com
Seasonal opening

Holmfirth
Tourist Information Centre
49-51 Huddersfield Road
Holmfirth
Yorkshire
England
HD9 3JP
Tel: 01484 222 444
Alternate Tel: 01484 223 200
Fax: 01484 222 445
Email: holmfirth.tic@kirkleesmc.gov.uk

Hornsea
Tourist Information Centre
120 Newbegin
Hornsea
Yorkshire
England
HU18 1PB
Tel: 01964 536404
Fax: 01964 536404
Email: hornsea.tic@eastriding.gov.uk

Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Tourist Information Centre
Pen-y-ghent Cafe
Settle
Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Yorkshire
England
BD24 0HE
Tel: 01729 860333
Fax: 01729 860333
Email: horton@ytbtic.co.uk

Huddersfield
Tourist Information Centre
3 Albion Street
Huddersfield
Yorkshire
England
HD1 2NW
Tel: 01484 223200
Fax: 01484 223202
Email: huddersfield.tic@kirkleesmc.gov.uk

Hull
Tourist Information Centre
1 Paragon Street
Hull
Yorkshire
England
HU1 3NA
Tel: 01482 223 559
Fax: 01482 613 959
Email: hullparagon@ytbtic.co.uk

Humber Bridge
Tourist Information Centre
North Bank Viewing Area
Ferriby Road
Hessle
Yorkshire
England
HU13 OLN
Tel: 01482 640852
Fax: 01482 640852
Email: humberbridge@ytbtic.co.uk

Ilkley
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Station Rd
Ilkley
Yorkshire
England
LS29 8HB
Tel: 01943 602 319
Alternate Tel: 01943 436 200
Fax: 01943 436 235
Email: ilkleytic@bradford.gov.uk

Ingleton
Tourist Information Centre
The Community Centre Car Park
Ingleton
Yorkshire
England
LA6 3HG
Tel: 015242 41049
Alternate Tel: 015242 41647
Fax: 015242 41701
Email: ingleton@ytbtic.co.uk
Seasonal opening

Knaresborough
Tourist Information Centre
9 Castle Courtyard
Market Place
Knaresborough
Yorkshire
England
HG5 8AE
Tel: 01423 866 886
Alternate Tel: 01423 537 300
Fax: 01423 866 886
Email: kntic@harrogate.gov.uk
Seasonal opening

Leeds
Gateway Yorkshire
PO Box 244
The Arcade, City Station
Leeds
Yorkshire
England
LS1 1PL
Tel: 0113 242 5242
Fax: 0113 246 8246
Email: tourinfo@leeds.gov.uk

Leeming Bar
Tourist Information Centre
Great North Road
Bedale
Leeming Bar
Yorkshire
England
DL8 1DT
Tel: 01677 424262
Fax: 01677 423069
Email: leeming@ytbtic.co.uk

Leyburn
Tourist Information Centre
4 Central Chambers
Railway Street
Leyburn
Yorkshire
England
DL8 5BB
Tel: 01969 623069
Fax: 01969 622833
Email: leyburn@ytb.co.uk

Malham
National Park Centre
Skipton
Malham
Yorkshire
England
BD23 4DA
Tel: 01729 830 363
Fax: 01969 652 389
Email: malham@ytbtic.co.uk

Malton
Tourist Information Centre
58 Market Place
Malton
Yorkshire
England
YO17 7LW
Tel: 01653 600 048
Fax: 01653 698 374
Email: malton@ytbtic.co.uk

Northallerton
Tourist Information Centre
The Applegarth Car Park
Northallerton
Yorkshire
England
DL7 8LZ
Tel: 01609 776864
Fax: 01609 761001
Email: northallerton@ytbtic.co.uk

Otley
Otley Library & Tourist Information
Nelson Street
Otley
Yorkshire
England
LS21 1EZ
Tel: 0113 247 7707
Fax: 01943 466 675
Email: otleytic@leedslearning.net
Seasonal opening

Pateley Bridge
Tourist Information Centre
18 High Street
Pateley Bridge
Yorkshire
England
HG3 5AW
Tel: 01423 711 147
Alternate Tel: 01423 537 300
Fax: 01423 711 147
Email: pbticmail@harrogate.gov.uk
Seasonal opening

Pickering
Tourist Information Centre
The Ropery
Pickering
Yorkshire
England
YO18 8DY
Tel: 01751 473 791
Alternate Tel: 01751 476 899
Fax: 01751 473 487
Email: pickering@ytbtic.co.uk

Reeth
Tourist Information Centre
Hudson House
The Green
Richmond
Reeth
Yorkshire
England
DL11 6TB
Tel: 01748 884 059
Alternate Tel: 01748 880 020
Fax: 01969 662 919
Email: reeth@ytbtic.co.uk

Richmond
Tourist Information Centre
Friary Gardens
Victoria Road
Richmond
Yorkshire
England
DL10 4AJ
Tel: 01748 850252
Fax: 01748 825994
Email: richmond@ytbtic.co.uk

Ripon
Tourist Information Centre
Minster Road
Ripon
Yorkshire
England
HG4 1QT
Tel: 01765 604 625
Alternate Tel: 01423 537 300
Fax: 01765 604 625
Email: ripontic@harrogate.gov.uk

Rotherham
Tourist Information Centre
40 Bridgegate
Rotherham
Yorkshire
England
S60 1PQ
Tel: 01709 835 904
Alternate Tel: 01709 336 887
Fax: 01709 336 888
Email: tic@rotherham.gov.uk

Scarborough (Harbourside)
Harbourside Tourist Information Centre
Sandside
Scarborough
Yorkshire
England
YO11 1PP
Fax: 01723 507 302
Email: harboursidetic@scarborough.gov.uk

Scarborough (Westborough)
Tourist Information Centre
Brunswick Shopping Centre
Westborough
Scarborough
Yorkshire
England
YO11 1UE
Tel: 01723 383636
Fax: 01723 507302
Email: tourismbureau@scarborough.gov.uk

Selby
Visitor Information Centre
52 Micklegate
Selby
Yorkshire
England
YO8 4EQ
Tel: 01757 212 181
Alternate Tel: 01757 702 020
Fax: 01757 705 396
Email: selby@ytbtic.co.uk
Web: http://www.selbytourism.co.uk

Settle
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Cheapside
Settle
Yorkshire
England
BD24 9EJ
Tel: 01729 825192
Fax: 01729 824381
Email: settle@ytbtic.co.uk

Sheffield
Tourist Information Centre
12 Norfolk Row
Sheffield
Yorkshire
England
S1
Tel: 0114 221 1900 (booking line)
Fax: 0114 281 4042
Email: visitor@sheffield.gov.uk

Skipton
Tourist Information Centre
35 Coach Street
Skipton
Yorkshire
England
BD23 1LQ
Tel: 01756 792809
Fax: 01756 700709
Email: skipton@ytbtic.co.uk

Sutton Bank Visitor Centre
Sutton Bank
Thirsk
Yorkshire
England
YO7 2EH
Tel: 01845 597 426
Fax: 01845 597 174
Email: suttonbank@ytbtic.co.uk

Thirsk
Tourist Information Centre
49 Market Place
Thirsk
Yorkshire
England
YO7 1HA
Tel: 01845 522755
Alternate Tel: 01845 527759
Fax: 01845 526230
Email: thirsktic@hambleton.gov.uk

Todmorden
Tourist Information Centre
15 Burnley Road
Todmorden
Yorkshire
England
OL14 7BU
Tel: 01706 818 181
Alternate Tel: 01422 843 831
Fax: 01706 818 181
Email: todmorden@ytbtic.co.uk

Wakefield
Tourist Information Centre
9 The Bullring
Wakefield
Yorkshire
England
WF1 1HB
Tel: 0845 601 8353
Alternate Tel: 01924 305 000/1
Fax: 01924 305 775
Email: tic@wakefield.gov.uk

Wetherby
Wetherby Library & Tourist Information Centre
17 Westgate
Wetherby
Yorkshire
England
LS22 6LL
Tel: 01937 582 151
Fax: 01937 586 964
Email: wetherbytic@leedslearning.net

Whitby
Tourist Information Centre
Langborne Road
Whitby
Yorkshire
England
YO21 1YN
Tel: 01723 383637
Fax: 01947 606137
Email: whitbytic@scarborough.gov.uk

Withernsea
Tourist Information Centre
131 Queen Street
Withernsea
Yorkshire
England
HU19 2DJ
Tel: 01964 615683
Fax: 01964 615683
Email: withernsea.tic@eastriding.gov.uk

York (De Grey Rooms)
Tourist Information Centre
The De Grey Rooms
Exhibition Square
York
Yorkshire
England
YO1 7HB
Tel: 01904 550 099
Alternate Tel: 01904 550 077
Fax: 01904 550 098
Email: tourism@yorkvic.co.uk
Web: http://www.visityork.org/

York (Railway Station)
Visitor Information Centre
Railway Station
Station Road
York
Yorkshire
England
Y024 1AY
Tel: 01904 550 099
Alternate Tel: 01904 550 077
Fax: 01904 550 098
Email: tourism@yorkvic.co.uk
Web: http://www.visityork.org/

Yorkshire
Tourist Board
312 Tadcaster Road
York
Yorkshire
England
YO24 1GS
Tel: 0870 609 0000 brochure line, calls charged
Web: http://www.yorkshire.com