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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, bike racks are available. Castle Howard is 5 miles from National Routes 166 and 167. 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.
The North Yorkshire Centenary Way passes through the Castle Howard Estate.
Taxis are available at York Station (01904 623332) or at Malton Station (01653 696969). Other local taxis are Call-A-Car Ryedale 01653 699999, Helmsley Black Cabs 01439 223939, Ryedale Executive Drive (RED) Taxis 07760 160244 or JEB Taxis 07971 777666.
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.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Castle Howard.
Save £3 off adult and £1 of kid’s tickets with when you travel by bus and request a TransDev Treats voucher on the Castle Line bus from York or Malton.
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.
By bus from York
Ride CastleLine bus from York Station Avenue (stop RM) or from Stonebow (stop SB) direct to Castle Howard. The bus runs four times a day (Monday to Saturday), taking one hour, and drops you right at the entrance.
Buses run to York from all over Yorkshire – use our journey planner to check for connections.
By bus from Malton
Catch the CastleLine bus from Malton Bus Station (Stand 3) direct to Castle Howard. The bus runs three times a day (Monday to Saturday), taking 25 minutes, and drops you right at the entrance.
If you’re travelling from Scarborough catch Coastliner bus 843 to Malton, changing there to the CastleLine bus. From Thornton Dale or Pickering catch bus 840 to Malton.
By train and bus via York
Ride the train to York direct from London, Peterborough and Doncaster, also from Edinburgh, Newcastle, Durham and Darlington. There are also regular trains to York from the South-West, The Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester and across Yorkshire.
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), taking one hour and dropping you right at the entrance.
By train and bus via Malton
You can also take the train direct to Malton from York and Scarborough. If you are travelling from Hull, Beverley, Bridlington or Filey catch the train to Seamer and change there for Malton.
Malton Bus Station is right by the Rail Station. The CastleLine bus runs three times a day (Monday to Saturday), taking 25-minutes, and drops you right at the entrance. Alternatively a taxi from Malton Station costs around £16.
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 648621 or house@castlehoward.co.uk
Address: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Visit Website