Getting to Castle Howard
Castle Howard is located just 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64 in the direction of Malton and Scarborough.
From the North: From the A1 take the A61 to Thirsk then the A170 to Helmsley. Before Helmsley turn right onto the B1257 and follow the brown signs.
From the South: Take the A1M to Junction 45 and follow the A64 east to York. Continue past York and eventually you will pick up the brown signs for Castle Howard.
Essential Coach Driver Information: To reach Castle Howard from the A64 you are required to negotiate a Gate House. Please note that height restrictions do apply and any vehicles over 3.43m H x 2.60m W should access Castle Howard via Malton and Coneysthorpe. Brown signs will direct you from Malton town centre via Castle Howard Drive.
How do I get to Castle Howard if I don't have a car?
Please see below for various options on how to get to Castle Howard without a car.
By Bus: Plan your bus journey using www.yorkshiretravel.net
By Rail: Our nearest railway station is Malton. Trains arrive frequently from York and taxis are available at the station (cost approx £12.00 one way - please confirm price with your taxi driver before your journey). Alternatively hop on a bus from Malton Bus Station (opposite Malton railway station) - see www.yorkshiretravel.net for details.
Other useful sites for information include:
www.stephensonsofeasingwold.co.uk (Stephensons of Easingwold run the bus shuttle from Malton to Castle Howard, which you can link with the Coastliner or national rail.)
www.coastliner.co.uk (Coastliner runs the bus service that connects with Malton with York, Scarborough and Whitby)
www.nationalrail.co.uk (for details of trains to York from anywhere in the UK, change at York for Malton)
By Car Hire: For details of exclusive care hire rates (from £29) click here.
