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A mini guide to
Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
Stops and stations
Getting to Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| York station | LNER, Grand Central, TransPennine Express and others | Walk through the city center to the castle area |
| Park & Ride | Six council sites | Buses run from each site into the city center; check the route schedule for times |
Within walking range
Stations near Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate, nearest first. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Station or stop | Type | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | Rail station (London North Eastern Railway) | 1.1 km | about 13 min |
| Erskine Halt | Rail station (York Model Engineers) | 2.5 km | about 30 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read Nov 1, 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- The Shambles and Stonegate: 400 m from Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate, about 5 min on foot
- Minster Quarter: 700 m from Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate, about 9 min on foot
- Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road: 800 m from Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate, about 10 min on foot
- Station and Museum Gardens: 1.0 km from Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate, about 12 min on foot
Reaching York
Official travel information
York is on the East Coast Main Line and its railway station is just outside the city walls, a short walk from the center. The nearest major airports are a drive away. Always check the operators for current times, fares and disruption.
- Visit York: travel to York → — trains, buses, airports and driving
- Visit York: travel in York → — getting around the city
- City of York Council: Park & Ride → — official council page
- iTravel York: Park & Ride → — sites and bus services
- LNER → — East Coast Main Line trains
- TransPennine Express → — direct trains from Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle
- National Rail: York → — station information and journey planning
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Walmgate Bar
Medieval gateway in the south-east city walls, which still has its barbican, the outer defensive work.
Fishergate Bar
Gateway in the south-east city walls, at the end of Fishergate.
Fairfax House
Grade I listed Georgian townhouse on Castlegate, open as a house museum.
York
More areas to explore
Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road
Micklegate Bar, the pubs of Micklegate and the shops of Bishopthorpe Road
Open the mini guide →
Station and Museum Gardens
The National Railway Museum, the station and the Museum Gardens
Open the mini guide →
Minster Quarter
York Minster and the medieval streets, gates and halls around it
Open the mini guide →Photo credits
- Foss Bridge: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate (area photo): Steven Fruitsmaak, Public domain, source
- Walmgate Bar: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Fishergate Bar: Chabe01, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Fairfax House: Malcolmxl5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road: Tim Green, CC BY 2.0, source
- Station and Museum Gardens: Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0, source
- Minster Quarter: Chris Gorringe, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Shambles and Stonegate: Paul Buckingham, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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