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Malton
Base here 1 night only if Castle Howard or the North York Moors are the point; otherwise day-trip from York, 25 min by train.
Malton is a small market town on the River Derwent, 18 miles northeast of York, with Norton-in-Derwent across the water. Its own sights fill half a day; the real draw is Castle Howard 7 miles west and the North York Moors to the north. Trains from York take about 25 minutes and run hourly, so most travellers pass through rather than sleep here.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, many sights closed)
- Airports
- LBA · MAN
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Malton111 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Malton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA low-crime market town; the real risks are dark, unlit lanes after pub closing, fast traffic on the A64 and slippery riverside paths after rain.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers111 NHS non-urgent · 101 police non-urgent (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLBA Leeds Bradford (About 1 h 30 min by road; no direct rail link to Malton).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable in 15 minutes end to end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town£5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle Howard house and garden entry£20–25 (≈ US$30–35) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or pub bunk, a night, per person£30 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedPub or hotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LBA Leeds Bradford (About 1 h 30 min by road; no direct rail link to Malton) · MAN Manchester (TransPennine Express trains run from Manchester Victoria via Leeds and York to Malton, roughly 2 h 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Malton: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Bus 193 loops Malton and Norton roughly hourly; other local buses are sparse. For Castle Howard, Eden Camp, Flamingo Land and the Moors you need a car, a bike or a taxi — the 840 bus passes Eden Camp and Flamingo Land, and the 181 runs from York to Castle Howard four times a day, Monday to Saturday.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Castle Howard
goDoor to door: About 30 min by car; about 1 h by bus from York
Bus 181 from York railway station, or 15 min by car/taxi from Malton
House open Apr–Oct daily 10:30–17:00; garden all year. The bus from York is better than from Malton.House open Apr–Oct daily 10:30 AM–5:00 PM; garden all year. The bus from York is better than from Malton.
Eden Camp Museum
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Bus 840 towards Pickering, or 10 min by car
Apr–Oct daily 10:00–17:00; adult £20, child or concession £17 (2026 estimate).Apr–Oct daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; adult £20, child or concession £17 (2026 estimate).
York
goDoor to door: About 25 min
TransPennine Express train, hourly
Walled city, Minster and railway museum; the obvious pairing with Malton.
North York Moors and Pickering
overnightDoor to door: About 45 min to Pickering
Bus 840 towards Pickering, or car via the A169
The moors deserve their own base; Pickering also connects to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Scarborough
goDoor to door: About 50 min
TransPennine Express train, hourly
Seaside town with two bays and a castle headland.
Whitby
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min by car
Car via the A169, or train with a change at Seamer
Abbey ruins and harbour; the train connection is tight and infrequent.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Yorkersgate and Market Place)
Walkable to pubs, restaurants and the bus and rail station; best for one night without a car.
Old Malton
Quieter, near the priory and Eden Camp; a 20-min walk or short taxi from the centre.
Norton-in-Derwent
South bank, closest to the station and the Asda supermarket; fewer places to eat.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pub or hotel double room1 × 1 night × £120 | £120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £90 | £180 |
| Train York → Malton, one way2 × £10 · check | £20 |
| Bus 181 York → Castle Howard, one way2 × £5 · check | £10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £35 |
| Trip total≈ £193 per person per day, bed included | £385≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Malton excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Taxi within town | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Castle Howard house and garden entry | £20–25 (≈ US$30–35) (check) |
| Eden Camp adult ticket | £20 (≈ US$30) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The A64 east of York narrows to a single carriageway and jams badly on summer weekends.
- Castle Howard house is open April–October only; the garden stays open all year.
- Summer weekend trains on the York–Scarborough line are packed with families; book a seat or stand.
- Many Malton restaurants close one or two days a week — check before you walk over.
Emergency numbers
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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Emergency
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in Malton; the US Embassy is in London, and most countries' consulates are in London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train York → Malton: about £10 (≈ US$14) one way, about 25 min (check)
- Bus 181 York → Castle Howard: about £5 (≈ US$7) one way, about 1 h (check)
- Taxi Malton → Castle Howard: about £20–25 (≈ US$30–35) (check)
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet?
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Malton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, wet, many sights closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LBA and MAN: last TransPennine Express departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Yorkersgate and Market Place, Old Malton and the priory, Norton and the station.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Castle Howard, Eden Camp, Malton Museum, Kirkham Priory) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer A64 congestion and rail-strike fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit Malton — official town tourism site
- officialCastle Howard — official site
- officialEden Camp Museum — official site
- officialTransPennine Express — official train operator
- officialYorkshire Coastliner — official bus operator
- secondaryWikivoyage: Malton (England), revision 5272941 (CC BY-SA 4.0)