The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£74
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Harrogate will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham for Harrogate every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 235 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cheltenham to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £141.
Distance: 235 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£141 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cheltenham to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Harrogate trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:14 Cheltenham | 3h49 | 11:03 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:15 Cheltenham | 3h48 | 12:03 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:15 Cheltenham | 3h48 | 13:03 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Cheltenham | 3h48 | 14:03 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:15 Cheltenham | 3h48 | 15:03 Harrogate | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Harrogate
Trains from Cheltenham to Harrogate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £141 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £141 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 20:08 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Harrogate trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Harrogate from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Harrogate
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 part time opening hours
- Type of shops available: shopping precinct and real ale pub adjacent to station platforms.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park
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