York Racecourse Taxis & Minibuses
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Our Recommendation for York Races
Based on our experience on York race days, when you book can make a big difference.
🚗 Travelling to York from outside the city? → Pre-book
If you’re travelling to York Races from outside York, we strongly recommend pre-booking your taxi in advance.
Longer journeys are best arranged ahead of time, giving us more time to plan the journey and allocate a driver.
📱 Travelling within York? → Book ASAP
If you’re already in York and need a short journey to York Racecourse, we recommend using our mobile app and booking ASAP.
Traffic around York Racecourse can become extremely busy on race days. During these periods, drivers are less likely to accept short pre-booked journeys because traffic can make them difficult to complete alongside other bookings.
An ASAP booking allows the system to find an available driver who is already working nearby.
🏇 In short
Coming from outside York → Pre-book
Travelling within York → Book ASAP
This recommendation is based on our experience operating taxis during busy York race days.
Our Vehicles
Our modern fleet includes clean, comfortable saloon cars and spacious minibuses, ready to provide safe, reliable transport for every journey.
Quick 4 Seater
Volkswagen Passat or similar
✅ Standard saloon vehicle – comfortable for up to 4 passengers
✅ Guaranteed on-time pickup at your chosen time
✅ Booking confirmation within 10 minutes
✅ Flight tracking for airport transfers
✅ 24-hour booking reminder to keep your journey on track
✅ Real-time email & SMS updates with your driver and vehicle details once dispatched
✅ Live driver tracking, so you can follow your vehicle right to your door
✅ Clear arrival notifications when your driver is nearby
✅ Direct contact option with your driver for added convenience
Best for:
– Individuals or couples
– Light airport travel
Quick Minivan
Citroen Berlingo or similar
✅ Spacious 4-seater minivan – comfortable for up to 4 passengers
✅ Large luggage capacity – suitable for 4 check-in suitcases + 4 carry-on bags
✅ Ideal for airport transfers and long-distance travel
✅ Guaranteed on-time pickup at your chosen time
✅ Booking confirmation within 10 minutes
✅ Flight tracking for airport transfers
✅ 24-hour booking reminder to keep your journey on track
✅ Real-time email & SMS updates with your driver and vehicle details once dispatched
✅ Live driver tracking, so you can follow your vehicle right to your door
✅ Clear arrival notifications when your driver is nearby
✅ Direct contact option with your driver for added convenience
Best for:
– Families or small groups
– Airport journeys with luggage
– Long trips and holiday travel
– Customers needing extra boot space
Quick 6 Seater
Ford Galaxy or similar
✅ Ideal for families or groups up to 6 passengers
✅ Comfortable seating for short journeys
✅ Guaranteed on-time pickup at your chosen time
✅ Booking confirmation within 10 minutes
✅ 24-hour booking reminder to keep your journey on track
✅ Real-time email & SMS updates with your driver and vehicle details once dispatched
✅ Live driver tracking, so you can follow your vehicle right to your door
✅ Clear arrival notifications when your driver is nearby
✅ Direct contact option with your driver for added convenience
Best for:
– Families
– Short trips without luggage
❌ Not suitable for airport journeys or trips with luggage when carrying 6 passengers.
Quick 8 Seater
XL Renault Traffic or similar
✅ Minibus – perfect for airport transfers with extra luggage and up to 8 passengers
✅ Guaranteed on-time pickup at your chosen time
✅ Booking confirmation within 10 minutes
✅ Flight tracking for airport transfers
✅ 24-hour booking reminder to keep your journey on track
✅ Real-time email & SMS updates with your driver and vehicle details once dispatched
✅ Live driver tracking, so you can follow your vehicle right to your door
✅ Clear arrival notifications when your driver is nearby
✅ Direct contact option with your driver for added convenience
Best for:
– Large groups
– Airport transfers with heavy luggage
– Events / long-distance travel
Our Services
Reliable transport solutions for every journey, from local taxis to airport transfers and business travel.
Check out our reviews
No complaints
Mihai is a very good driver
Great service, good comms and early!
Friendly driver, who was very helpful. Electric cab excellent service.
Could not fault
The day of the journey I got text confirmation of the registration number and drivers name.
Thank you to memet K for a pleasant journey and for getting me to my train in time.
Will use this firm again. Fantastic
Thank you.
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Great service - Great service
Very friendly
Good price
Electric vehicle
Could not fault
C2455ATbend
May 4, 2026 Taxi journey in York - Very happy with our journey to York Train Station on the 17th April. Our driver Mihai was very good, so helpful with our luggage and chatty enroute to the station.<br... read more 
Jacqueline M
April 18, 2026 Great service and excellent driver - Mihai our driver was excellent. The journey down to Riccall was smooth. The communication with us before our journey was excellent and clear and we recommend the company again... read more 
cannygirl49
March 29, 2026 Taxi for six after a great gig at the Barbican York - Taxi arrived as scheduled at arranged location and driver was very friendly. Good value for money as well do would definitely ride again with Quick Cars. 
Ian S
February 9, 2026 - A prompt and reliable service - As ever this exceptional taxi firm. They, as usual, provided a prompt and reliable service, both to and from our event. The vehicles were both clean and well presented and... read more
JM47York
January 11, 2026 Excellent - Lots of space for luggage and passengers. Friendly helpful driver. Best of all turned up on time and got us to train station in time for train. 
Louise M
January 5, 2026 First Rate Taxi Firm - Much Better than expected - First rate firm. Arrived on time with a modern and clean car. Their driver was friendly and polite, a lovely lady. First rate company. Will use again when in York. 
Coastal11840992001
November 6, 2025 Excellent service - Booking was very easy with a very speedy confirmation message.
I also received email and text messages to let me know that the driver was on his way, and... read more 
MTT196
February 9, 2025 - Excellent service - Excellent experience. Couldn’t fault arrangements, cleanliness of car or driver. Booking system was very clear and company responsive. Would definitely book again. Tourist630907
January 8, 2025
Taxi from York Station to York Racecourse
Arriving at York Railway Station for York Races? Quick Cars provides pre-booked taxis from York Station to York Racecourse.
Travel directly from the station to the racecourse without waiting for a shuttle bus or changing transport. You can pre-book your taxi before arriving in York so your onward journey is already arranged.
York Racecourse Taxi
We provide taxi transfers to York Racecourse from York Station, York city centre, hotels, accommodation and other local addresses.
Whether you’re attending the races, a concert, an event or another occasion at the racecourse, you can pre-book your taxi for a convenient direct journey.
York Racecourse to York Station
Need to get back to the station after the races?
Pre-book your taxi from York Racecourse to York Railway Station and arrange your return journey before the event.
We recommend booking in advance on busy race days, when demand for taxis can be significantly higher.
York Races Taxi
Going to York Races with friends or family? We have cars and larger vehicles available for different group sizes.
Pre-book your journey and enter your pickup and destination to see the available fare before confirming.
How Far Is York Racecourse from York City Centre?
York Racecourse is around 2 miles from York city centre, although the exact distance and journey time depends on your pickup location and traffic.
On busy race days, allow additional time for traffic around the racecourse and surrounding roads.