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Visit Castle Howard car-free
Bus 81 runs from York and Malton to Castle Howard a few times per day (Monday-Saturday). You can take the train to York or Malton and continue by bus or taxi to Castle Howard.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
Travel car-free and enjoy 20% off pre-booked tickets. Use voucher code: JOURNEY20 for gardens only and JOURNEYH20 for house and garden during the checkout process. You will then need to show your bus or train ticket for that day on arrival or demonstrate that you arrived by bicycle. Book your visit here.
Find the cheapest train ticket for you at Transpennine Express or bus ticket from East Yorkshire. For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
Read about sights to spot on your bus ride.
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.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Castle Howard.
While you’re visiting Castle Howard, why not explore the nearby Yorkshire Arboretum too, where you’ll enjoy 50% off entry with a bus ticket or bike.
Discover more offers and days-out in North Yorkshire and Malton with Good Journey.
Pictures without people by Nick Howard.
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 bus 81 from York Station Avenue (stop RM) or from Stonebow (stop SB) direct to Castle Howard. The buses run a few times per day (none on Sundays), take one hour, and drop 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 bus 81 from Malton Bus Station (Stand 3) direct to Castle Howard. The buses run a few times per day (none on Sundays), take 25 minutes, and drop you right at the entrance.
If you’re travelling from Scarborough catch Coastliner bus 843 to Malton, changing there to bus 81. 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.
Bus 81 runs to Castle Howard a few times per day (none on Sundays), takes one hour and drops 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. Bus 81 runs a few times a day (none on Sundays), takes 25-minutes, and drops you right at the entrance. Alternatively a taxi from Malton Station.
About Castle Howard
Set in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Castle Howard is a private residence and has been home of the Carlisle branch of the Howard family for more than 300 years. Visitors can expect dramatic interiors and world-renowned art collections inside the House (open from March), self-guided or through a digital guide or private tour.
The Gardens, include a walled garden and offer extensive woodland walks, encountering temples, follies, lakes and fountains with an adventure playground, Skelf Island, for the younger visitors to burn off steam.
Special events are planned all-year round – ranging from film screenings and craft sessions to gin tastings and foraging suppers. Food and drink options at the Coffee Shop, Courtyard Café, Fitzroy Café and Boathouse with picnics and afternoon tea picnics available to pre-order. There is also a Garden Centre and Farm Shop.
For any queries about visiting contact Castle Howard on 01653 648621 or house@castlehoward.co.uk
Address: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Visit Website