There is a Park & Ride service for this event which is operated by York Pullman. This will mean all travel is made simple through York Pullman, so you can have a stress-free day and focus on joining us as a spectator or runner for the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival!
Read on for a helpful guide on travel options for the big day so you are prepared every step of the way.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We strongly recommend that Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival participants, purchase a York Pullman Park & Ride ticket that is no later than the 07:30 to 08:00 slot.
We recommend that Yorkshire 10 Mile participants purchase a York Pullman Park & Ride ticket that is between 08:00 and 09:30.
Elvington’s gates close at 17:30 on Sunday and all vehicles left in the car park following will need to use the call out number and may be charged to get their vehicle out.
York Pullman Park & Ride Tickets
To book York Pullman Park & Ride or city centre transport tickets, click below. Please note that under 5s have FREE travel.
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Travel time
From the Event Village to the start line, it is approximately a 15-minute walk. Please leave enough time the morning of event to get yourself to the start line.
Please ensure you give yourself plenty of time in the morning of the event to pick up your race number (if needed) from the event village and make your way to the start line. Please leave at least 1 hour to do this.
York Pullman and Elvington Airfield are delighted to be able to offer a dedicated Park & Ride service for participants and spectators traveling to the Altra Yorkshire Marathon Festival.
Please note that there is NO event parking at the University of York or in the immediate vicinity. Therefore, Park & Ride will be essential if you want to travel to the event by car.
Regular services will run between the parking site at Elvington Airfield and the Event Village at the University of York. The service operated by York Pullman’s has been implemented to settle your pre-race nerves and take the stress out of event day travel so that you can have a great race day.
A York Pullmans Spectator Shuttle bus service will also run from the Event Village to the two spectator points across the marathon course, including Dunnington and Stamford Bridge.
These services include:
- Elvington Park & Ride - Individual Ticket (Green Route)
- Elvington Park & Ride + Spectator Shuttle - Individual Ticket (Gold Route)
- Elvington Park & Ride + Spectator Shuttle - Family Ticket (Family of 4) (Gold Route)
- Spectator Shuttle Bus (Blue Route)
- City Centre Shuttle Bus
Please also note that road closures will be in place to facilitate both the marathon and 10-mile route and vehicle access for non-residents will be restricted.
We kindly ask that all participants and spectators plan and book travel in advance. Please give yourself plenty of time the morning of the event to pick up your race number (if you need to) and have time in the Event Village to make your way to the start line. Please leave around 1 hour for this.
*Capacity is limited for all services and York Pullman recommend that participants book the early slots to ensure they arrive at the start line on time.
Find the best travel option for you below.
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Route
This ticket is a return service from Elvington Airfield to the Event Village, situated at the University of York. Please note that the start line is approximately a 15 minute walk from the Event Village.
Who is this ticket for?
Participants and additional car passengers (including spectators).
What does this ticket include?
Parking for 1 car (free of charge)
Return bus ticket per person (£8.25 + a small processing fee)Timings
- Required to select 30min bus department window
- Opens at 06:00 (first Park & Ride service to depart Elvington at 06:30)
- Closes at 17:30 (last Park & Ride service to depart the Event Village at 17:00)
Prices
- £8.25 per person + a small processing fee
Book your ticket here
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Route
This ticket is a return or single service from York Train Station to the Event Village.
Tickets are to be purchased from the driver on the day.
Who is this ticket for?
Runners and spectators that are travelling by train or live within the area.
What does this ticket include?
Return bus ticket per person (£4.00)
Single bus ticket per person (£3.00)
Parking is not included
Further information
- Tickets are to be purchased from the driver on the day.
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Route
This ticket is a return service from Elvington Airfield to the Event Village, at the University of York and a Spectator Shuttle Bus ticket from the Event Village to spectator points Stamford Bridge and Dunnington. Please note that we cannot guarantee that spectators will be able to see participants at both locations, therefore we do recommend choosing one spectator point to travel to on route.
Please note that the start line is approximately a 15-minute walk from the Event Village.
Who is this ticket for?
Participants and additional car passengers (including spectators).
What does this ticket include?
Parking for 1 car (free of charge)
Return bus ticket per person (£13.75 + small processing fee)Timings
- Required to select 30min bus department window
- Opens at 06:00 (first Park & Ride service to depart Elvington at 06:30)
- Closes at 17:30 (last Park & Ride bus at 17:00)
- York Pullman Spectator Shuttle bus service to run every 15 minutes from the Event Village, starting at 09:00 for Stamford Bridge and 10.00 for Dunnington
Prices
- £13.75 per person + a small processing fee
Book your ticket here
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Route
This family ticket is a return service from Elvington Airfield to the Event Village, at the University of York and a York Pullman Spectator Shuttle Bus ticket from the Event Village to spectator points Stamford Bridge and Dunnington. Please note that we cannot guarantee that spectators will be able to see participants at both locations, therefore we do recommend choosing one spectator point to travel to on route.
Please note that the start line is approximately a 15-minute walk from the Event Village.
Who is this ticket for?
Participants with families (family of 4) (including spectators).
Children under the age of 5 travel for free.
What does this ticket include?
Parking for 1 car (free of charge)
Return bus ticket per family (family of 4) (£44.00 + a small processing fee)Timings
- Required to select 30min bus department window
- Opens at 06:00 (first Park & Ride service to depart Elvington at 06:30)
- Closes at 17:30 (last Park & Ride bus at 17:00)
- Spectator Shuttle bus service to run every 15 minutes from the Event Village, starting at 09:00 for Stamford Bridge and 10.00 for Dunnington
Prices
- £44.00 + a small processing fee
Book your ticket here
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Route
This ticket is a return service from the Event Village to the spectator points out on the course, Dunnington and Stamford Bridge. Please note that we cannot guarantee that spectators will be able to see participants at both locations, therefore we do recommend choosing one spectator point to travel to on route.
Who is this ticket for?
Spectators
What does this ticket include?
Return bus ticket per person (£6.05 + small processing fee)
Parking is not included
Timings
- York Pullman Spectator Shuttle bus service to run every 15 minutes from the Event Village, starting at 09.00 for Stamford Bridge and 10.00 for Dunnington
Prices
- £6.05 per person + a small processing fee
Book your ticket here
Other Travelling Options
Please see below other traveling options
Drop Off Points
There will be two designated drop-off and collection points at the University of York.
It is advised that participants make arrangements for collection post-event well in advance as waiting will not be
permitted.
West Loop (YO10 5ND): A19 / Main Street (Fulford)- Broadway - Heslington Lane; for participants travelling from the city centre and/or west of the city.
East Loop (YO10 5JU): Church Lane- Innovation Way - University Road - Field Lane; for participants travelling from the A64 and/or east of the city.
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