We’re big on sustainable travel at SPARK – it’s better for the environment! Plus, let’s face it, car parks are annoying and expensive. To help aid your visits to York (and of course SPARK), we’ve created this handy little planner so you can see exactly how to opt for a more green visit to our incredible city and venue.
Select your departing location below and we’ll show you the best way to travel by public transport to SPARK!
Relax as the scenery of Northern and Central England flashes by while you travel from London and York – with an average journey time of just 2h 3m.
Trains depart from London Kings Cross to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by both LNER and Grand Central.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 172.73 miles.
Soak up the stunning landscapes of Northern England as you speed smoothly between Newcastle and York – with an average journey time of just 1h 1m.
Trains depart from Newcastle to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by LNER, TransPennine Express, and CrossCountry.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 72.99 miles.
Watch England zoom by as you speed effortlessly between Leeds and York – with an average journey time of just 30m.
Trains depart from Leeds to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by Northern, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, and LNER.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 21.69 miles.
Watch Yorkshire zoom by as you speed effortlessly between Sheffield and York – with an average journey time of just 1h 28m.
Trains depart from Sheffield to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by both CrossCountry and Northern.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 42.86 miles.
Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of England and Scotland fly past the windows as you speed between Edinburgh and York – with an average journey time of just 2h 29m.
Trains depart from Edinburgh Waverley to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by both LNER and CrossCountry.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 161.09 miles.
Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of Yorkshire and Humber fly past the windows as you speed between Hull and York – with an average journey time of just 1h 20m.
Trains depart from Hull Paragon to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by Northern.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 33.88 miles.
Alternatively, there are direct buses that operate from Hull Interchange to York, stopping right outside SPARK on Piccadilly! The East Yorkshire Buses X46 and X47 service run twice an hour and takes just under 2 hours to get across the two cities.
Bus fares are currently capped at £3 for a single journey on this route.
Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of Yorkshire fly past the windows as you speed between Doncaster and York – with an average journey time of just 21m.
Trains depart from Doncaster to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by LNER.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 30.25 miles.
Relax and watch the beautiful scenery fly past the windows as you speed between Sunderland and York – with an average journey time of just 1h 40m.
Trains depart from Sunderland to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by Grand Central.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 66.57 miles.
Relax and watch the beautiful scenery fly past the windows as you speed between Manchester and York – with an average journey time of just 2h.
Trains depart from Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria to York frequently throughout the day, with services operated by TransPennine Express.
SPARK is just a 15 minute walk from York Station!
A distance of 57.18 miles.
There are also cycle parking spaces available on-site and in surrounding streets.
It’s a short stroll from York Station to SPARK… and arguably takes you down some of the best streets of the city (we’re kidding… all of them are the best).
Upon leaving the station, turn left and follow the road down. You’ll come across a Malmaison hotel. You can either turn right and follow the road down towards Ouse Bridge, or alternatively head straight over Lendal Bridge. From there, you can walk down Parliament Street and head straight for Piccadilly.
Then, just look out for some containers! You really can’t miss us.
We’re proud to partner with local transport partners to provide the best ways to visit SPARK with low emissions!
