The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Harrogate will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bristol for Harrogate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 291 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:334h38Bristol14:11Harrogate£1081One-way0 changes
9:005h20Bristol14:20Harrogate£1101One-way0 changes
9:334h38Bristol14:11Harrogate£1081One-way0 changes
9:005h20Bristol14:20Harrogate£1101One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 291 km
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£111 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Bristol to Harrogate trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Bristol to Harrogate.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bristol to Harrogate.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Harrogate
Trains from Bristol to Harrogate run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 19:42. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 4h 38m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 38m |
First train 4:53 |
Last train 19:42 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country from Bristol to Harrogate trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol and Harrogate from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Harrogate by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harrogate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Harrogate
Most Bristol to Harrogate trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Harrogate station pair, with some services arriving at Starbeck. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Harrogate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Clifton Down from Bristol city centre
Clifton Down train station facilities and services
Clifton Down has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Clifton Down.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Clifton Down.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Clifton Down: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Clifton Down: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Clifton Down: Staff help available: No, Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Montpelier from Bristol city centre
Montpelier is 1 km from Bristol city centre. Public transport options include:
Montpelier train station facilities and services
Montpelier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Montpelier.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Montpelier: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Montpelier: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montpelier: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform, Accessible taxis: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Harrogate station do trains from Bristol arrive at?
Getting to Harrogate from Harrogate city centre
Harrogate train station facilities and services
Harrogate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Harrogate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate. ATMs are available at Harrogate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harrogate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Harrogate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrogate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Lifts between platforms are available from first to last train, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Disabled user friendly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Starbeck from Harrogate city centre
Starbeck is 2 km from Harrogate city centre. Public transport options include:
Starbeck train station facilities and services
Starbeck has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Starbeck.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Starbeck: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Starbeck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Starbeck: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Step-free access to both platforms via short ramps from separate entrances. Step-free access between platforms via subway with fairly steep ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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