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Royal Pump Room Museum
Museum in Harrogate’s former pump house explaining the town’s spa history, sulphur waters and Victorian visitors.
Trains from Garforth to Harrogate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 24 km distance in 39m.
Distance 24 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 22:49 |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Garforth to Harrogate.
The table below shows live departures for Garforth to Harrogate trains for today, Wednesday 28 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:14 Garforth | 0h57 | 9:11 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:39 Garforth | 1h09 | 9:48 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:45 Garforth | 0h42 | 9:27 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 10:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:39 Garforth | 1h09 | 10:48 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:44 Garforth | 0h56 | 10:40 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 11:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:39 Garforth | 1h09 | 11:48 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:44 Garforth | 0h43 | 11:27 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:11 Garforth | 0h59 | 12:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:39 Garforth | 1h09 | 12:48 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:44 Garforth | 0h56 | 12:40 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 13:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:39 Garforth | 1h09 | 13:48 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:44 Garforth | 0h43 | 13:27 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 14:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:39 Garforth | 1h09 | 14:48 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:44 Garforth | 0h56 | 14:40 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 15:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:39 Garforth | 1h10 | 15:49 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:44 Garforth | 0h43 | 15:27 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 16:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:39 Garforth | 1h10 | 16:49 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:44 Garforth | 0h56 | 16:40 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 17:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:21 Garforth | 0h57 | 17:18 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:39 Garforth | 1h10 | 17:49 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:44 Garforth | 0h43 | 17:27 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:12 Garforth | 0h52 | 18:04 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:21 Garforth | 0h59 | 18:20 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:28 Garforth | 0h55 | 18:23 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:29 Garforth | 1h22 | 18:51 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:46 Garforth | 0h54 | 18:40 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:58 Garforth | 1h22 | 19:20 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 19:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:30 Garforth | 0h57 | 19:27 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:39 Garforth | 1h10 | 19:49 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:44 Garforth | 0h57 | 19:41 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:12 Garforth | 0h58 | 20:10 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:39 Garforth | 1h10 | 20:49 Harrogate | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:44 Garforth | 0h56 | 20:40 Harrogate | 1 change | |
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Museum in Harrogate’s former pump house explaining the town’s spa history, sulphur waters and Victorian visitors.
Modern art gallery and museum with changing exhibitions on local history, fine art and decorative collections in the town centre.
Small local history museum in nearby Knaresborough covering town life, archaeology and the riverside setting.
Large public gardens with floral displays, woodland walks, a playground and links to Harrogate’s spa heritage.
Historic district around the old spa quarter, popular for architecture, boutiques and a pleasant walk through Harrogate’s centre.
Open green space just outside the centre with broad lawns, mature trees and a quieter local feel for walks and relaxation.
A strong black tea blend created in Harrogate by Taylors. It is closely associated with the town’s spa heritage and remains a classic local drink.
A traditional Yorkshire roast dish made from batter baked in hot fat, usually served with roast beef and gravy on Sundays across the region.
A crumbly, moist fruit cake from Yorkshire, made with currants and often flavoured with citrus or almond. Common with afternoon tea.
Smart modern restaurant serving refined British tasting menus in an intimate setting in the centre of Harrogate.
Stylish Italian restaurant known for small plates, pasta and a lively atmosphere. Good for a relaxed but polished meal.
Traditional Yorkshire tea room and restaurant famous for afternoon tea, cakes and classic British dishes in elegant period rooms.
Moderate for the UK: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are broadly in line with similar spa and market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Garforth 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.

Most Garforth to Harrogate trains use the Garforth to Harrogate station pair. Use this guide to compare Garforth and Harrogate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Garforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Garforth.
Ticket office support is available at Garforth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Garforth: Parking.
Available at Garforth: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Garforth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Ramp available for Leeds bound platform. Access to Platform 1 via footbridge or stepped access from road. Therefore York bound platform is unsuitable for wheelchair users, 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: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
East Garforth has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Lost and Found Office.
Food and drink options are available at East Garforth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at East Garforth: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Garforth: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, There is ramped access onto both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Harrogate.
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate. ATMs are available at Harrogate.
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harrogate: Parking, WC.
Available at Harrogate: Bike Parking.
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.
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