National Railway Museum – Road Train to the museum
Railway Museum Road Train York – Easy Transport to Attractions
Highlights
What awaits you on site
A relaxing journey to the railway museum
The National Railway Museum York is one of the most impressive attractions in the historic city of York, and the road train makes your visit even more comfortable. The charming Railway Museum Road Train connects the city centre with the world-famous railway museum, offering you a relaxed and stylish way to travel. The road train starts directly at Duncombe Place near the majestic York Minster and takes you conveniently to the National Railway Museum at Leeman Road.
This practical connection makes it easy to travel between York's main attractions without worrying about complicated routes or parking. During the relaxing ride through York, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the historic city and prepare for your visit to the National Railway Museum. The York Railway Museum Train Ride operates regularly with departures every 45 minutes, allowing you to plan flexibly.
The National Railway Museum at York’s Leeman Road itself is an absolute must for every visitor to the city. As one of the world's largest railway museums, it houses an impressive collection of historic locomotives and carriages, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
With the Visit York Pass, the journey on the Railway Museum Road Train is already included in your ticket, making your city break even more cost-effective.
Practical information for your journey
The Road Train operates daily between Duncombe Place at York Minster and the National Railway Museum. Please note that the service is subject to weather conditions and availability. At each stop, you'll find a clock showing the next departure time.
Particularly convenient is that the road train between the Railway Museum and York Minster is wheelchair accessible. With a ramp on the rear carriage, visitors with limited mobility can also travel without problems. The friendly staff are happy to help with boarding and ensure that all guests have a pleasant journey.
Please note that admission to the museum itself is not included in the Visit York Pass.
Visitor information
Departure times:
Daily from 11:00 AM to 3:50 PM, departures every 45 minutes
Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster) or Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ (National Railway Museum)
Good to know
No advance booking required – simply show your Visit York Pass
Wheelchair accessible with ramp on rear carriage, space subject to availability
Service weather dependent and may be interrupted for maintenance work
Trained assistance dogs welcome, space at staff discretion
Please note that admission to the museum itself is not included in the Visit York Pass.
