By rail York is on the main East Coast Line from London King's Cross to Edinburgh.
Fast trains leave from both north and south at frequent intervals.
There is also a direct service across the Pennines between York, Leeds and Manchester Airport. The University's main campus is two miles from the railway station and you will need to get a bus or taxi. By taxi A journey by taxi from the railway station to the University will take approximately 15 minutes. By bus You can reach York by coach from many destinations around the country. National Express have an online coach timetable.