Parking in National Railway Museum

Choose your National Railway Museum parking space from our range of options. For stress-free parking, park with us!

National Railway Museum is located in York and is a must visit attraction for fans of steam trains and the railways. The museum, also known as the York Railway Museum, offers free entrance and is full of fascinating objects and exhibitions. Explore fascinating information about centuries of railway history and discover interesting objects from the world’s largest railway collection. The main part of the museum collection includes 260 locomotives and railway vehicles. See the world’s fastest steam engine Mallard, a replica of George Stephenson’s Rocket, and the only bullet train outside of Japan. As well as the full size engines, the museum is also home to over 1000 model engines, carriages and other rail vehicles and equipment. The museum photographic collection has photos dating back to the 1800s, allowing visitors to really see the history of the railway era.

As with most popular attractions, parking at National Railway Museum gets very busy and it can be tricky to find a parking spot if you don’t plan in advance. It is recommended that drivers investigate their parking options in advance before setting off for their day out at the National Railway Museum.

This is where YourParkingSpace can help.

YourParkingSpace provides a quick and simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. Pre-book parking at National Railway Museum with us and avoid the stress of driving round to try and seek out a parking spot on arrival.

Make parking at National Railway Museum a breeze with some planning in advance.

National Railway Museum parking is available in the visitor car park on Leeman Road. This is only a few minutes’ walk away from the main entrance to the museum. Parking costs £10 for an all day ticket. The museum is clearly signposted from all approaches to York city. Tokens for the visitor car park can be purchased at the main entrance of the museum. The car park closes at 6.30pm.

Do you travel near the National Railway Museum for work? We can help make the dreaded commute a bit easier with convenient National Railway Museum parking.

YourParkingSpace offers long-term and short-term off street parking near National Railway Museum. Download our free app from App Store and Google Play and browse through our options, including driveways and lock-up garages.

If you’re staying in the area near National Railway Museum and are looking for other things to do, you won’t be disappointed as there are plenty of nearby attractions. York is a beautiful city with exquisite architecture, quaint cobbled streets, and an imposing Minster. York Minster is a place that all visitors to York should see. It is one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals.

You may want to invest in a York Pass, which is the city’s official sightseeing card. It gives visitors free entry to over 35 top attractions, museums and monuments in York and the surrounding area. It also includes a free 24 hour hop on hop off bus tour of the city.

Other nearby attractions in York include the historic city walls, which you can walk all the way around in sections; the Shambles, a unique shopping area with wonderful boutiques and independent stores; and a boat tour along the river Ouse.

Planning a stay near National Railway Museum? Find convenient parking with YourParkingSpace within walking distance of the museum and other nearby attractions.

Train:

The nearest train station to National Railway Museum is York station. The train station is only a few minutes’ walk from the museum and the route is clearly signposted. Alternatively, there is a direct route to the museum via the footbridge in the train station. However, this route is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

Bus:

The number 10 bus, run by First, passes right by the museum. The main entrance is just a short walk from the bus stop. The Rawcliffe Park and Ride bus also picks up and drops off on Leeman Road near the museum.

Bike and on foot:

National Railway Museum is a 10 minute walk from the centre of York town. The route on foot is well signposted. If you are cycling to the museum, there are bicycle racks available by the main entrance of the museum.

The Blue Badge scheme is for people with severe mobility problems or those who are registered blind. Blue Badge holders can park for free at the National Railway Museum. Accessible parking is located outside the main entrance to the museum. Museum staff will be happy to help you if you need any assistance during your visit. Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the museum entrance, and all areas of the museum have step free access via lifts or ramps.

Do you own an empty parking space near National Railway Museum? Turn your vacant driveway, parking space, or lock-up garage into income with YourParkingSpace. List your space for free in only 2 minutes.

What postcode should I use for my Sat Nav to reach National Railway Museum?

For Sat Nav directions to National Railway Museum parking, use the postcode YO26 4XJ.

Is it free to park in the National Railway Museum visitor car park?

No, there is a cost of £10 for a full day parking ticket in the museum visitor car park. Parking is free for Blue Badge holders in the accessible parking outside the main entrance. Entry to the museum is free for all.

Can I walk to the National Railway Museum from the train station?

National Railway Museum is only a few minutes’ walk from York train station. The route is well signposted. There is even a direct route you can take over the train station footbridge.