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Cities Near York

Cities near York, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Harrogate, Castleford, Leeds. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to York, UK is Harrogate, about 19 mi (30 km) away — roughly 36 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Harrogate19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Castleford20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Leeds22 mi / 35 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Dewsbury29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Bradford30 mi / 48 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Doncaster30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Scunthorpe31 mi / 51 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Barnsley33 mi / 52 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Kingston upon Hull34 mi / 54 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip
Keighley34 mi / 55 km1 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from York

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Harrogate, Castleford, Leeds, Dewsbury, Bradford. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near York include Harrogate, Castleford, Leeds, Dewsbury, Bradford. The closest is Harrogate, about 19 miles (30 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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