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Visit Castle Howard car-free
The CastleLine bus runs from York and Malton to Castle Howard four times a day (Monday-Saturday). You can take the train to York or Malton and continue by bus or taxi to Castle Howard. Use our journey planner above to get train and bus times.
Cyclists welcome. Castle Howard is 4.3 miles off National route 166. It’s a 1-hour cycle from Malton station – here’s the route. Here are some other cycle routes to Castle Howard, or you can plan your own cycle route here.
Station Taxis York 01904 623332, Station Taxis Malton 01653 696969, Call-A-Car Ryedale 01653 699999
The North Yorkshire Centenary Way passes through the Castle Howard Estate.
While you’re visiting Castle Howard, why not explore the Yorkshire Arboretum too, where you’ll enjoy 50% off entry with a bus ticket or bike.
Getting to Castle Howard car-free
Here's our recommended route to Castle Howard. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
Via York
Ride the train to York direct from London, Edinburgh and many other cities.
It’s a 5-minute walk from York station to the bus stop on Station Avenue (Stop RM) – our journey planner will show you the route.
The CastleLine bus runs to Castle Howard four times a day (Monday to Saturday). The bus takes one hour and drops you right at the entrance.
Via Malton
You can also take the train to Malton from York or Scarborough.
Bus 843 also runs regularly from Leeds, York and Scarborough to Malton.
Malton Bus Station is right by the Rail Station. It’s a 25-minute ride on the CastleLine bus to Castle Howard, or a 15-minutes taxi ride (costing about £15).
About Castle Howard
Castle Howard is Yorkshire’s finest stately home - famous as TV's 'Brideshead' - with ornate interiors and art works. Explore 1000 acres of parkland with meandering woodland paths, lakeside terraces, temples, fountains and a walled garden - beautiful at any time of year.
For any queries about visiting contact Castle Howard on 01653 648333 or house@castlehoward.co.uk
Address: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Visit Website