The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£142
Average price
£142
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Harrogate will cost around £142 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £142.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gloucester 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 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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 Gloucester to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 241 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£86 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Harrogate
Trains from Gloucester to Harrogate run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 06:04 |
Last train 19:17 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Gloucester to Harrogate trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Gloucester and Harrogate from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 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
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