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Malton Museum
Town museum covering Malton and Norton history, archaeology and local stories. A useful first stop for understanding the area.
Take a train from Harrogate to Malton and enjoy the approximately 51 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:12.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Trains per day 6 |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 22:12 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Discover the best of Malton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Malton trip today.
Town museum covering Malton and Norton history, archaeology and local stories. A useful first stop for understanding the area.
Museum in nearby Eden Camp exploring British social and military life in the Second World War through immersive displays in original huts.
Historic house rooms at Castle Howard display art, furnishings and family collections. An accessible art and heritage visit close to Malton.
Handsome Georgian market place at Malton’s heart, lined with independent shops and historic buildings. A good area for a first walk.
Riverside green space and walking area beside the Derwent. Good for a relaxed stroll, open views and watching local wildlife.
Historic part of the town across the river with a village feel, old stone buildings and easy access to the priory church ruins.
Yorkshire pudding is a baked batter pudding traditionally served with roast beef and gravy, central to Sunday lunch across Yorkshire.
Yorkshire curd tart is a sweet pastry filled with curd cheese, eggs and dried fruit, a long-standing regional speciality of Yorkshire bakeries.
Wensleydale cheese, often eaten with fruit cake, is a crumbly Yorkshire cheese closely associated with local farming and regional food culture.
Stylish bistro and deli serving seasonal British cooking, good coffee and a relaxed market-town atmosphere.
Popular Malton smokehouse known for low-and-slow barbecue, craft beer and a lively, informal dining room.
Refined restaurant with a focus on locally sourced Yorkshire ingredients, suited to a slower sit-down meal.
Moderate for England: accommodation and dining are usually cheaper than York, while rail travel and tourist-season stays can raise overall costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrogate to Malton 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 Malton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Harrogate to Malton trains use the Harrogate to Malton station pair. Use this guide to compare Harrogate and Malton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Hornbeam Park is 1 km from Harrogate city centre. Public transport options include:
Hornbeam Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hornbeam Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hornbeam Park: Parking.
Available at Hornbeam Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hornbeam 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.
Starbeck is 2 km from Harrogate city centre. Public transport options include:
Starbeck has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Starbeck.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Starbeck: Parking.
Available at Starbeck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Starbeck: 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.
Malton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Malton.
Wi-Fi is available at Malton.
Ticket office support is available at Malton.
Available at Malton: Parking.
Available at Malton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to the platform. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:30 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:30 - 19:45 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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