Dogs and Bikes Expand Can I bring a bicycle? Yes you can! The North York Moors are great for a day out on your pedal cycle. Bicycles can be carried in our Guards Vans if there is enough room for them. Tickets are £3.00 each. Are dogs allowed? Dogs are welcome on all our trains except Dining trains and some Special Events (see individual event pages for restrictions) provided they are kept off the seats, tables and not in first class. A dog ticket is £3.00 (Free if you are a Member) and have the same validity as the owner’s ticket.
Facilities & On-Board Expand Wheelchair Access Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont stations provide accessible toilets for the disabled. We are able to take wheelchairs on our trains, with access directly into the Guards Van via a ramp. When trains are in or approaching Goathland it is only possible to change platforms via the footbridge. Please allow ten minutes before the train is due to depart if you need to get to the platform for Levisham and Pickering trains. Baby Changing Facilities There are places to change your baby at Pickering, Goathland and Grosmont Stations. Toilets In 2016 the railway signed up to Network Rail's code of practice regarding toilets. For the wellbeing of our staff and the infrastructure department toilets will be closed approaching stations and when static. Disabled Parking We have parking spaces available at our stations for people to use with limited mobility. There is also step free access routes to all our station platforms, shops, toilets and tea rooms. Smoking For the well-being of all our customers and staff, the railway has a 'No Smoking' policy throughout all public areas, including the use of electronic cigarettes.
How to Book Expand Can I book tickets in advance? Return tickets can be bought online up to the day before your visit. You will receive an email confirmation with a reference number, this number must be quoted at the Booking Office of your departure station, on the day of travel to exchange for your travel tickets. Some Special Events tickets can be purchased in advance through our online shop. Group bookings must be booked and paid for in advance. Can I book over the telephone? Unfortunately our booking system does not allow travel tickets to be purchased over the telephone. You can book online or at a Booking Office on your day of travel. Can I reserve a seat? Seats can be reserved for groups of 20 or more when booked in advance. Seating in our carriages is not reserved for less than 20 people travelling together, or during special events. Can I travel 1st Class? First Class Service is available on some trains, at a supplement of £4.00 per person per single journey – this is payable to the guard or ticket inspector onboard the train. Dogs are not allowed in first class. Can I ride on the Footplate? We offer special footplate experiences which can be booked in advance. Visit Footplate Group Bookings Groups can be allocated reserved seating when booked in advance, and may qualify for a discount. Visit Group Bookings
Filming Locations Expand Filming Locations Heartbeat was filmed in and around the North York Moors, and in Whitby. The village of Goathland is also known as ITVs Aidensfield, and Goathland Station and several sections of the railway line feature in many episodes. Goathland Station was used as Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film. Pickering Station, featured in the latest "Dad's Army" film (2016), starring Bill Nighy and Catherine Zeta-Jones
Promotions Expand Local Residents Offer - YO18, YO21 & YO22 Residents that live locally to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway can now purchase a standard travel ticket at privilege rate and save a huge 50% off the original price. Terms and conditions apply: 1. Proof of residency in YO18, YO21 or YO22 area is required (Photographic ID preferred). 2. The offer covers the bearer only and not their guests or visitors. 3. Only one travel ticket per valid ID shown. 4. NOT valid at Special events. 5. NOT valid during GOLD timetable. 6. NOT valid on the 0925 Pickering Departure. 7. Offer available on the day of travel only, from the departure station Booking Office (not available online). 8. Not valid for Group Bookings, Educational Visits, Pullman dining, Annual Membership, other NYMR tickets, or in conjunction with any other offer. 9. The offer is not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash. 10. Valid until: 01.01.2019 Online Discounts - nymr.co.uk If you buy your return travel tickets online, there are many dates when you can save 10% or even 20% off the ticket price (ticket fees apply). Not all dates have discounts but those which are eligible will display the discount before buying. If there is no discount shown, then tickets for that date are not being discounted. Activity Superstore Vouchers We are not part of the ‘Steam Train Experience’ as sold by the Activity Superstore and do not accept their vouchers at any of our booking offices. Please call their call centre on 0871 384 1800 if you have any queries. Gift Ideas for Two We are not part of the ‘Steam Train Experience’ as sold by Gift Ideas for 2 and do not accept their vouchers at any of our booking offices. Travel Zoo Vouchers Reedemed 5 Sep - 30 Oct. Must be redeemed at Pickering or Whitby Station. Must arrive at Pickering or Whitby Station at least 30 minutes prior to the departure of your preferred train. Cannot be pre-booked. Please note spaces are limited. No booking required. Print your voucher and hand it in on arrival at Pickering or Whitby Railway Station in exchange for your day tickets. Limited availability on the 9:25am train - please arrive early to ensure a place on this train. Children aged three and under travel free. Child fares are available for children aged 4-15. Dogs and bicycles incur a supplement of £3. Please keep dogs off the carriage seats. Bicycles are subject to space availability. Subject to availability. Must be used by two people in one visit. Vouchers are limited and may therefore sell out at any time. Vouchers will not be accepted outside of the date range.
Find Us Expand Where is The North Yorkshire Moors Railway? Pickering Station is just off the A170 between Scarborough and Thirsk and lies just off the A169, 9 miles from Malton and the A64. Goathland and Grosmont Stations can be reached from the A169 Pickering – Whitby road or the A171 Whitby – Guisborough road and are well signposted. Pickering = YO18 7AJ Levisham = YO18 7NN Goathland = YO22 5NF Grosmont = YO22 5QE Whitby = YO21 1YN Is there a Car Park? Yes, there are NYMR operated car parks at, Pickering, Levisham, Goathland & Grosmont Stations. These are suitable for cars, motorbikes, minibuses and small vans only. A charge is applicable at all of these car parks. There are also council run car parks at Whitby. Where can I drop off people and park our coach? Pickering There is no coach access outside the station on Park Street. The bus lay-by on THE ROPERY is the nearest and only drop off point at Pickering, do not leave the coach unattended as this is a working bus stop. The coach park in Pickering is situated in Eastgate on the Scarborough side of the A169/A170 roundabout (charges apply). Levisham and Newton Dale Halt are not accessible by coaches. Goathland Coaches must use the car park in the centre of the village. When travelling from Pickering please use the second road normally used by coach operators. GROSMONT Accessible from the A169 from the village of Sleights. Shortly after arriving at the NYMR in Grosmont, please be aware of a bridge with a clearance height of approximately 13ft 3ins.
How long will my visit last? Expand Dwell times vary depending upon the journey and attractions visited. Grosmont - Goathland 20 minutes Levisham - Pickering 20 minutes Grosmont - Whitby 30 minutes Pickering - Goathland 45 minutes Whitby - Goathland 50 minutes Grosmont - Pickering 60 minutes Goathland - Whitby 60 minutes Pickering - Whitby 1 hour 45 minutes