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Visit Clifford’s Tower car-free
There are regular buses to York from all surrounding towns and villages. You can also reach York by direct train from most UK cities and from all Yorkshire towns. There’s a very frequent bus link from York Station to Clifford’s Tower. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
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A group of 3 or more can save 20% on trains to York with Groupsave. If travelling by train, you can save money on bus fares by asking for a York PlusBus ticket which is valid on all buses in York, including the routes to Clifford’s Tower.
For more money-saving tips see our handy guides to trains and buses.
Cyclists are welcome at the tower. National Routes 65 and 66 meet in York. Find out more about cycling in York – including bike, e-bike and e-scouter hire. Plan your cycle route here.
York’s mediaeval City Walls encircle the historic City of York, and offer an alternative walking route between the Railway Station and Clifford’s Tower.
There is a taxi rank at York Station.
York Castle Museum (run by York Museums Trust) is situated just 100m from Clifford’s Tower.
Here’s some information on accessibility on buses and trains. And here’s information on accessibility at Clifford’s Tower.
Getting to Clifford’s Tower car-free
Here's our recommended route to Clifford’s Tower. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus
Frequent buses run to York City Centre every day from Leeds via Tadcaster (buses 840 and bus 843), from Malton (buses 840 and bus 843), from Scarborough (bus 843) and from Selby (bus 415 and bus 42).
There are regular services (except Sundays) to York on routes from Market Weighton via Pocklington (buses X46 & X47), from Pickering (buses 840) and from Thirsk (bus 30).
Less frequent services run to York from Helmsley (bus 31X), from Ripon via Boroughbridge (bus 82) and from Wetherby (bus 412). No service on Sundays.
By train
Direct trains run to York on the East Coast Line from London Kings Cross, Peterborough, Grantham and Doncaster, also from Edinburgh, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Newcastle, Durham and Darlington.
There are regular services from Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Derby and other main cities and towns in the UK. There are frequent trains from all Yorkshire cities and towns.
On arrival at York catch bus 3 or bus 4 from Stop RD outside the station. There are frequent buses to Clifford’s Tower and the journey takes just 5 minutes. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times.
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About Clifford’s Tower
Immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York's most iconic sites and experience stunning views over the ancient city.
Built to subdue the rebellious north by William the Conqueror, Clifford’s Tower has been a royal mint, a medieval stronghold and a Civil War garrison and the site of one of the worst antisemitic massacres of the Middle Ages.
Today, a new roof deck gives unrivalled views over York's historic skyline and new walkways and staircases have opened up parts of the tower that have been closed for centuries. Immersive soundscapes and stories are bringing the tower’s turbulent history to life like never before.
For any queries about visiting contact Clifford’s Tower on 0370 333 1181 or [email protected]
Address: Clifford's Tower, Tower Street, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SA. Visit Website