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A mini guide to
The Shambles and Stonegate: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach The Shambles and Stonegate
Stops and stations
Getting to The Shambles and Stonegate
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 across Lendal Bridge and along Museum Street or Lendal |
| Park & Ride | Six council sites | Buses run from each site into the city centre; check the route timetable for times |
Within walking range
Stations near The Shambles and Stonegate
Stations and stops mapped in OpenStreetMap within 2.5 km of the centre of The Shambles and Stonegate, 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) | 800 m | about 10 min |
| Erskine Halt | Rail station (York Model Engineers) | 2.5 km | about 29 min |
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), read 1 November 2026. Check step-free access with the operator before you travel.
Walking from nearby areas
- Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate: 400 m from The Shambles and Stonegate, about 5 min on foot
- Minster Quarter: 400 m from The Shambles and Stonegate, about 5 min on foot
- Station and Museum Gardens: 700 m from The Shambles and Stonegate, about 8 min on foot
- Micklegate and Bishopthorpe Road: 900 m from The Shambles and Stonegate, about 10 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 centre. 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 The Shambles and Stonegate. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in The Shambles and Stonegate
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
The Shambles
Narrow medieval street of overhanging timber-framed buildings, once lined with butchers' shops.
Shambles Market
Market with food and other stalls just behind the Shambles.
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
Short street with a famously long name, running between Pavement and Colliergate.
York
More areas to explore
Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate
Clifford's Tower, the Castle Museum and the streets along the Foss
Open the mini guide →
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 →Photo credits
- Coney Street: Keith Laverack, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Shambles and Stonegate (area photo): Paul Buckingham, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- The Shambles: Vincej at en.wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Shambles Market: DS Pugh, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate: Kaly99, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Castle, Fossgate and Walmgate: Steven Fruitsmaak, Public domain, 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
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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