Yorkshire
Explore Yorkshire the slow way, 26 bus routes and 2 rail routes, plus attractions worth the detour.
🚌 Bus journeys
26 bus routes through Yorkshire
Hop on, hop off and watch the scenery roll past.
BusGreat Scenic Journeys Scarborough
A brand new open-top tour with a live guide spinning tales as you roll past St. Mary's Church and Scarborough…
Bus7, Harrogate – Wetherby – Leeds
A languid, scenic alternative to the 36, the 7 eases out of elegant Harrogate across sweeping green lawns to…
BusShuttle 662, Keighley & Bingley to Bradford
An eclectic ride from Keighley to Bradford where stone mills, converted factories and bustling shopping…
Bus1, Harrogate to Knaresborough
A short ride with a big shift in character, leaving Harrogate's Victorian grid and villa-lined avenues for…
Bus21, Knaresborough to Roecliffe Church
An unhurried drift from Knaresborough's stone streets, with downhill glimpses of the River Nidd and its…
Bus202/203, Leeds to Huddersfield
Leave Leeds city centre behind for the terraces and tower blocks of Beeston Hill, then climb into Pennine…
Bus591, Halifax to Burnley
Threading the Calder Valley between river and Rochdale Canal, this cross-Pennine ride glides past Sowerby…
Bus280, Skipton, Barnoldswick, Clitheroe to Preston
In under two hours, this brisk cross-county run leaves the drystone walls and rolling Dales above Skipton…
BusX93/X94 Middlesbrough to Scarborough
Swap Middlesbrough's urban buzz for the wide-open North York Moors on this three-bus odyssey, tracing the…
BusX4/X4A Middlesbrough to Loftus and Whitby
Trace cliff-edge coastal roads from Whitby with the North Sea crashing below and seabirds wheeling overhead…
BusX46/7, York to Hull
Begin beneath York Minster's towers, loop past the Dungeon and Castle, cross the Foss three times and slip…
BusCity Sightseeing Tour of York
Ride the open-topper through 2000 years of York, with lively summer guides and multi-language commentary…
Bus64, Ilkley to Skipton
Trade two handsome market towns for an hour of moorland magic, rolling out from Ilkley's Manor House and…
Bus65 Meadowhall – Buxton
Experience the ultimate journey of contrasts on the 65 route, known as The Hope Valley Explorer. Starting…
Busmegabus Manchester – Leeds
Two thriving, industrial cities with bustling nightlife, successful sporting teams, culture, shopping and…
Busmegabus Leeds – Newcastle – Edinburgh
This is a fascinating, direct journey from the metropolitan hotspot of Leeds to the lively city of Newcastle…
🚂 Rail journeys
2 rail routes in Yorkshire
Heritage steam, mainline scenic lines and everything in between.
📍 Editor’s picks · don’t miss
What every visitor to Yorkshire should put on their list
AttractionRyedale Folk Museum
AttractionPickering Castle
Well-preserved Norman motte-and-bailey castle on the edge of the North York Moors
AttractionBrass Castle Brewery
AttractionFlamingo Land Theme Park
AttractionTurkish Baths
One of only a handful of working Victorian Turkish baths left in Britain, lavishly tiled and still in daily…
AttractionBetty's Tearooms
AttractionGrassington
AttractionLinton
Quintessential Dales village with a green, stepping stones and a packhorse bridge.
AttractionHetton
Small Yorkshire Dales village near Skipton, best known as the home of the Michelin-starred Angel Inn.
AttractionRuswarp
AttractionThe Stray park
AttractionHebden Bridge
Independent-minded Pennine mill town in the upper Calder Valley, known for canal-side cafes, arts and…
ℹ Know before you go
Yorkshire at a glance
🚍 Operators here
17 transport operators serve Yorkshire
The bus and rail companies you’ll meet on these routes.
🎫 Rewards in Yorkshire
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Travel by bus and unlock exclusive discounts at attractions, cafés and shops across Yorkshire.
20% OFFBean & Gone Coffee
Looking for the perfect coffee fix in York? Bean & Gone Coffee at Bootham Bar is the spot to be! Whether you need a rich, energizing brew or a…
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10% OFFBedern Hall
Bedern Hall is a hidden gem in York, rich in medieval history. Once home to the Vicars Choral, it now serves as a stunning venue for events and…
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15% OFFClifford's Tower
Clifford's Tower, the striking centerpiece of York Castle, offers panoramic city views from its ancient walls. Built by William the Conqueror, it has…
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