Location and Map  

Although not directly on the motorway network, York is only 20 minutes drive from the A1-M1 link road, which gives fast road access South to London (M1), West to Manchester and Liverpool (M62) and North to Teeside / Tyneside and Scotland (A1). The East coast port of Kingston upon Hull is about an hour away.

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Priory Street Centre itself is located within the city walls and is just around the corner from York Railway Station.

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Arriving by Train  

Fast and frequent rail services take as little as 1 hour 52 minutes from London Kings Cross and some 2.5 hours from Edinburgh. Manchester and Birmingham are also direct.

When you arrive by train - exit York Railway Station – turn right up Queen Street (the City Walls will be on your left). Turn left at the first set of traffic lights (the junction of Queen Street and Blossom Street) and go through Micklegate Bar (the gate through the City Walls). Turn right at the Priory pub onto Priory Street. Priory Street Centre is located on the left.

Buses

Leaflets on bus services are available from National Express (Tel. 0990 808080). National buses drop off passengers in Rougier Street (off Micklegate). Arriving by bus - head in the opposite direction from the City Wall and turn right onto Micklegate. Go up the hill and Priory Street is on the left.

Arriving by car using Nunnery Lane car park

Approach York from either direction and follow directions to the Askham Bar Park and Ride (see public transport). However, at Tesco supermarket roundabout continue straight along Tadcaster Road into York. Pass York Racecourse/Knavesmire (large open grass area) on your right. Continue straight through several sets of traffic lights. Pass Odeon Cinema on the left. Take the right hand lane at the next set of traffic lights facing Micklegate Bar (the gate through the City Walls) and turn right into Nunnery Lane. The entrance to the car park is on the left just after turning. Disabled persons parking bays and disabled people’s toilets are located in the car park.

York CVS does not provide car parking at Priory Street Centre for those attending events. Although we do have a number of parking bays designated for blue badge holders these spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.

You can plan your car or train journey online using the other resources section of this website.