Colton is a village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, seven miles south-west of York.

St Paul's Church, Colton, lies in the village centre.

The village is close to the A64 and the East Coast Main Line.

Upon completion of High Speed 2 this will join the East Coast Main Line at Colton.

Despite being situated on the East Coast Main Line, the closest railway station is Ulleskelf, several miles away.