The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Harrogate will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 4 trains that leave Derby for Harrogate every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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 Derby to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Harrogate trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23652+ Y02453 | On time 09:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h18 | 12:03 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
C23655+ Y02443 | On time 10:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h18 | 13:03 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
C23206+ Y05689 | On time 11:00 Derby station (DBY) | 2h16 | 13:16 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
C23658+ Y02479 | On time 11:45 Derby station (DBY) | 2h18 | 14:03 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 05:45 Derby | 2h18 | 08:03 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:45 Derby | 2h18 | 11:03 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Harrogate
Trains from Derby to Harrogate run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Harrogate trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Harrogate from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
- 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).
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