The cheapest and fastest trains from Chesterfield to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chesterfield to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chesterfield to Harrogate will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Chesterfield for Harrogate every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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 Chesterfield to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chesterfield to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 83 km
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2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chesterfield to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Chesterfield to Harrogate trains for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:52 Chesterfield | 3h41 | 08:33 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:55 Chesterfield | 2h08 | 11:03 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chesterfield to Harrogate
Trains from Chesterfield to Harrogate run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 18:57. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 18:57 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Chesterfield to Harrogate trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Chesterfield and Harrogate from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chesterfield to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 18:00 Sunday 08:30 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access. There is a subway and lift to platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms, also at the foot and top of each stairwell.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station front, platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the front of 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level access to LDS platform. Gently-sloping ramp to YRK platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off in Hookstone Road by the entrance to the public park (In the layby for services towards Harrogate, opposite the layby for services towards Leeds). The park entrance is 120 yards from the footpath to the station platforms).
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on the Leeds bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops near to the level crossing. (Station side for York, opposite side for Harrogate)
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