Parking guide for the National Railway Museum in York. Find details on on-site spaces, nearby car parks, and public transport access. This guide was checked and updated in January 2026.
Important! The Road Train at the National Railway Museum is included within the Visit York Pass. If you’re planning to visit several attractions in Yorkshire, this can save you significant amounts of money.
Location:
National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
🚗 On-site visitor car park
- Location: Opposite the museum entrance on Leeman Road (traffic island to cross).
- Cost: £10 per day, payable inside the museum.
- Hours: Car park closes at 18:30 daily.
- Disabled / Blue Badge parking: Free, approx 200m from entrance.
- EV charging: None available in this car park.
⚠️ Things to plan for
- Arrive before 11:00 at weekends and holidays to secure a space.
- Accessible parking is limited – bring your Blue Badge if eligible.
- Car park is closed and locked after 18:30.
Why book the Visit York Pass?
- 🎟️ Access to 40+ Top Attractions: Enjoy entry to York’s most iconic sites, including York Minster, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Castle Museum, and Clifford’s Tower.
- 💰 Significant Cost Savings: Save a substantial amount on admission fees compared to purchasing individual tickets at each attraction gate.
- 🚢 River Cruise or Bus Tour: Includes a choice between a scenic City Cruise on the River Ouse or a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket to navigate the city with ease.
- 📱 Instant Digital Delivery: No need for paper vouchers; receive your pass instantly on your smartphone for a seamless, contactless entry experience.
- ⏱️ Tailored to Your Trip: Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 6-day options, providing the flexibility to explore York’s medieval streets and Viking history at your own pace.
🚉 Alternative parking & public transport
- Off-site parking: Bookable spaces via YourParkingSpace and JustPark.
- Park & Ride: Several York Park & Ride sites connect to the city centre.
- Walking & cycling: Signposted pedestrian and cycle routes from York centre; bike racks provided at the museum.
- By rail: York station is a short walk with clear signage to the museum.
✅ Quick tips before you go
- Check museum opening hours to avoid parking cut-off at 18:30.
- Keep to official payment points – avoid unverified third-party sites.
- Allow extra time on busy weekends or school holidays.
Five great things to do while you’re in York
- 🧭 Discover York’s highlights on a small group walking tour.
- ⛵ Drift along the Ouse on an evening happy hour boat cruise.
- 👻 Delve into ghosts and gruesome history on the Shadows of York tour.
- 🏞️ Take a day trip to the North York Moors and Whitby.
- 🍫 Make your own chocolate bar at York Cocoa House.
📌 At a glance: parking summary
- On-site car park: £10/day, closes 18:30.
- Blue Badge parking: Free, 200m from entrance.
- No EV charging available.
- Spaces limited, arrive early at weekends.
- Park & Ride and pre-booked spaces nearby as alternatives.
More Yorkshire travel
Other Yorkshire travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- Do I need to book York Dungeon tickets in advance?
- All you need to know about visiting the York Bird of Prey Centre.
- Practical guides to visiting the Yorkshire Museum, Clifford’s Tower, the York Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre and York Minster.
- Practical visitor guide to Aysgarth Falls and Linton Falls in the Yorkshire Dales.
- What to see and do at Helmsley Castle.
