York Transport
Getting around in York can easily be done by bicycle, with over 60 miles of cycle paths in the city centre and North Yorkshires surrounding scenic countryside. There is an extensive bus network around the city and neighbouring areas. Alternatively, taxis are on hand.
By bus
First is the main company operating bus services in York, offering around 20 bus routes. The Red-Line bus runs from the McArthurGlen designer outlet to York Railway Station, stopping at the city centre on the way; it runs Monday to Saturday.
York is divided into six fare zones and prices vary according to distance travelled. Passengers can buy daily, weekly or monthly tickets. For further information, contact the bus company on: +44 1904 883 000 or visit their website at: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorkhumber/york/home/index.php.
Taxis
Various taxi companies in York operate large six-seater taxis and also mini-buses if required. Taxis can either be hailed in the street or at one of several taxi ranks, including Duncombe Place Taxi Rank, Piccadilly Taxi Rank, Exhibition Square Taxi Rank or outside of York Train Station. Some established local taxi firms include: 1 Call Ace Taxis (tel: +44 1904 634 646), A1 Taxis York (tel: +44 1904 690 690) and A & P Cars & Mini Bus Services (tel: +44 1904 471 300).
Tourist services
Open-top hop on and off guided bus tours run at regular intervals throughout the day in and around York city centre. These bus tours offer an easy way of sightseeing and the daily bus tickets are a particularly convenient way to travel around York, as passengers can leave the bus to see the sights and get back on again at any time. Services begin at Exhibition Square. Phone: +44 1708 866 000; website: http://www.guidefriday.com/.
From the airport
Buses depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Leeds all through the day. The Airlink Bus Service 757 operates a service to Leeds City Railway Station and Bus Station every 30 minutes during peak times and hourly at other times. From Leeds Train Station, several trains depart for York every hour with a travelling time of 50 minutes. First Bus will begin a non-stop hourly coach service between York Train Station and Leeds Bradford Airport from 26th February 2007. If you travel by car from Leeds Airport, get on the A6120 Ring Road, clearly signposted from the airport, and exit onto the A64 to York. The distance is 31 miles.