Directions
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 by Public Transport?
To find out about travelling to Castle Howard by public transport, visit www.transportdirect.info or www.yorkshiretravel.net - both are free online journey planners.
Additional information
By rail: Our nearest railway station is Malton. Trains arrive frequently from York and taxis are available at the station (approx £12.00 each way - please confirm the price with your taxi driver before commencing your journey). Alternatively hop on a bus from Malton Bus Station (opposite the railway station). See www.nationalrail.co.uk for rail timetables.
By bus: Other useful sites for local travel 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) and www.coastliner.co.uk (Coastliner runs the bus service that connects with Malton, York, Scarborough and Whitby).
Visiting North Yorkshire
Castle Howard is conveniently located for York, the North York Moors and Yorkshire Wolds, as well as the east coast resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey.
If you are planning a short break or holiday in Yorkshire visit our regional tourism website for inspiration www.yorkshire.com
Castle Howard is a Treasure House of England www.treasurehouses.co.uk and we are proud to be associated with Q Hotels. To find out more about staying at a Q Hotel during your stay in Yorkshire please visit www.qhotels.co.uk