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National Railway Museum

York

The world's largest railway museum, on Leeman Road next to York station, part of the Science Museum Group. Entry is free and it is open daily from 10.00 to 17.00.

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Where to stay

  • York city centreMost hotels and guest houses, about 10 minutes by car or bus
  • Near York stationHandy for trains, close to the museum
  • PoppletonVillage on the park and ride route, about 10 minutes away
  • HaxbySuburb north of York, about 15 minutes away
  • SelbyMarket town about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Walk from York station via Station Rise, the Marble Arch tunnel and Hudson Boulevard; this route is step-free
  • Bus 59 (Poppleton Bar Park and Ride) runs daily and has a designated museum stop
  • Visitor car park on Leeman Road costs £10 a day and often fills by 11:00 at weekends and holidays
  • A cycle path runs along Hudson Boulevard, with bike racks near the Great Hall entrance
TipRoutes to the museum have changed, so follow the museum's signs and map rather than relying on online mapping. Arrive early at weekends if driving.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Where is the best place to stay near National Railway Museum?

York city centre: Most hotels and guest houses, about 10 minutes by car or bus. Near York station: Handy for trains, close to the museum. Poppleton: Village on the park and ride route, about 10 minutes away. Haxby: Suburb north of York, about 15 minutes away. Selby: Market town about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to National Railway Museum?

Walk from York station via Station Rise, the Marble Arch tunnel and Hudson Boulevard; this route is step-free. Bus 59 (Poppleton Bar Park and Ride) runs daily and has a designated museum stop. Visitor car park on Leeman Road costs £10 a day and often fills by 11:00 at weekends and holidays. A cycle path runs along Hudson Boulevard, with bike racks near the Great Hall entrance.

Any tips for visiting National Railway Museum?

Routes to the museum have changed, so follow the museum's signs and map rather than relying on online mapping. Arrive early at weekends if driving.

Which airport is closest to National Railway Museum?

The nearest airport on this site is Leeds Bradford Airport, about 24 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.