York, the Cathedral and Vikings Day Trip

What’s included in your day trip to York

Meet and Greet Service at Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. Meet our representative at The Mayfield Bar and receive your train tickets and a welcome pack containing your itinerary, payment vouchers, maps and travel tips.

Return train travel between Manchester and York

Enjoy a relaxing journey through the Pennine Hills and Yorkshire (approx. 1 hour 15 minutes).

Jorvik Viking Centre

The remains of 1,000-year-old houses are revealed beneath your feet with objects and artefacts from the Viking-age being brought before your eyes.

The World famous York Minster

This cathedral church is one of the finest medieval buildings in Europe. It was built over 250 years, between 1220 and 1472.

York Sightseeing Pass – worth £75!

The York Pass allows free entry to more than 30 of York’s leading attractions and discounts on shopping. Entrance included to York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, The York Dungeon, York’s Chocolate Story, Jorvik Viking Centre, National Railway Museum, York City Sightseeing Bus & York City Cruises.

Please note: York sightseeing bus and the river cruise do not operate between December and January/February

Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from Manchester Sightseeing Tours within 2 to 3  working days confirming your date of departure

Dates & Times

Open 1 January- 31 December 

Tour operates daily, departing from Manchester Piccadilly station at 8.57am Monday to Saturday (journey time 1 hour 15 minutes) or 9.11am on Sunday (journey time 1 hour 30 minutes).

Transport Directions

Departure & timings

Monday to Saturday: Meet and Greet 08:30/ Train departs at 08:57

Sunday: Meet and Greet 08:40/ Train departs at 09:11

Return trains return from York to Manchester approx. every hour until around 11 pm

Please note that all day trips by train are self-guided/ unescorted.

Meeting point:

Meet your representative at The Mill Bar and Kitchen, located inside Piccadilly Train Station on the mezzanine level (above Boots chemist). Take the stairs or lift next to Burger King. Our representative will be wearing a yellow Manchester Sightseeing T-shirt. The Mill serves hot drinks to take-away so you may wish to purchase a beverage to take on your journey.  Your representative will be available from 08:30 (09:00 on Sundays) for 30 minutes