The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Summer Soirée

Travelling to York

Arriving by train

There is a frequent fast, train service to York on the main East Coast Line and direct links to the Cross Country and Trans Pennine rail services. The journey time from London King’s Cross to York is two hours, from Edinburgh Waverley two and a half hours, and from Manchester one and a half hours. The station lies just outside the historic city walls with easy access to hotels, shops, the university and cultural attractions.

The university is a short 15-minute bus or taxi ride from the railway station. Direct buses frequently depart from the station.

Arriving by air

York is easy to reach from many UK airports. It has a direct rail link to Manchester Airport, and Leeds Bradford Airport is only 30 miles away. London airports are easily accessed by rail links.

Arriving by car

York is easily accessible by road with good links to major motorway networks.

 

Updated May 2013

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