Leeds to Harrogate train

Trains from Leeds to Harrogate

Leeds is a city in the county of Yorkshire in northern English. It has frequent direct trains to Harrogate, with daily journeys available. There are multiple trains available from Leeds to Harrogate every day of the week, with several journeys available in the morning, afternoon, and evening, each with a duration of around 28min to 39min, depending on the train company that you choose to travel with, and the time of the journey.

Leeds to Harrogate train time: Daily Departures

Trains from Leeds to Harrogate depart daily at an hourly frequency. You can find two to three journeys each hour, with an average of 40 journeys per day, Monday to Saturday. The first train departs at around 06:23 a.m. and the last at around 11:39 p.m. Sundays also have regular journeys, with an average of 30 journeys a day, two journeys an hour and a later start, the first train is at about 09:02 a.m. and the last at around 11:16 p.m.

How long is the journey by train from Leeds to Harrogate?

Trans to Harrogate from Leeds are a direct service and take an average of 28min to 39min. The duration depends on two factors, the time of day, and the company. Journeys later in the evening take slightly longer than journeys during the day.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Leeds to Harrogate?

Departure train station: Leeds Railway Station is the main train station in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The railway station is the fourth busiest in the United Kingdom, not including railway stations in London. It serves as the terminus station for the Leeds branch of the East Coast Main Line and is a main stop on the Cross Country Route in-between Scotland, the Midlands, and South West England. The station is located in the heart of the Leeds city centre and is accessible by foot, taxi, and by the airport bus Flying Tiger bus service. The station has facilities such as toilets, baby changing rooms, shops, food and drinks, a postbox, a car park, payphones, a cash point, Wi-Fi, a tourist office, and accessibility amenities with induction loops, wheelchairs, ramps, and step-free access.

Arrival train station: Harrogate Railway Station is the main train station in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The station is located in the centre of Harrogate and is accessible by foot and taxi. The station has facilities such as toilets, a station buffet, Wi-Fi, retail shops, a cash point, a post box, a payphone, bicycle storage, a car park, and accessibility amenities such as induction loops, wheelchairs, step-free access, and ramps.

Harrogate Bridge. Source: Shutterstock

Which train companies travel from Leeds to Harrogate?

There are two companies that provide trains from Leeds to Harrogate; Northern Trains Limited, and London North Eastern Railway. Both of these companies offer daily trains, however, trains with Northern Trains Limited are more frequent. While Northern Trains Limited offers more frequent trains, London North Eastern Railway provides a faster service on average with a duration of around 30min.

Northern Trains Limited trains from Leeds to Harrogate

Northern Trains Limited, also known as Northern, is a United Kingdom train company that operated in Britain and connects trains to North England. It provides frequent, direct, and high-speed trains from Leeds to Harrogate with an average of 36 journeys a day Monday to Saturday, and around 25 on Sundays. These journeys have an average duration of 28min in the early hours, to 39min in the evening, and an average of 34min during the day. The first train is at around 06:23 a.m. and the last at around 11:39 p.m. during the week and on Saturdays. On Sundays, the first train leaves at around 09:02 a.m. and the last at around 11:16 p.m. You can find a train to Harrogate with Northern every day of the week.

London North Eastern Railway trains from Leeds to Harrogate

Trains from Leeds to Harrogate with London North Eastern Railway, also called LNER, offer direct routes, with daily trains. These journeys are available with high-speed several trains in the morning, afternoon, and evening, with an average of six journeys during the week and weekends. The first and last trains depart at around 09:53 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. during the week, 9:53 a.m. and around 3:53 on Saturdays, and at around 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sundays. The journey takes around 30min for all journeys. You can find trains to Harrogate with London North Eastern Railway every day.

Harrogate City Street. Source: Shutterstock

Train Leeds to Harrogate: Services on Board

This route with Northern trains provides you with a standard class and three fare types; Advance Single, Off-Peak Day Single, and Anytime Day Single. Advance Single tickets are non-refundable, and you can change the journey of the ticket for a fee. Anytime Day Single means you can travel at any time during the date you select, and Off-Peak Day Single means you can travel at any time outside of peak hours. You can bring two pieces of luggage, you do not need to reserve a space for bicycles, and can bring a maximum of two pets.

Special assistance can be booked for further assistance. LNER offers two class types, Standard, and 1st Class, and four fares; Mixed Tickets, Advance Single, Anytime Day Single, and Off-Peak Day Single. Advance Single tickets are non-refundable, and you can change the journey of the ticket for a fee. Anytime Day Single means you can travel at any time during the date you select, and Off-Peak Day Single means you can travel at any time outside of peak hours. There is a seat selection offered with these tickets, and you can choose to have a mobile ticket or receive it at the train station.

On your journey, you may bring with you a maximum of three suitcases with no weight limit, two small pets for free, and your bicycle however you will need to reserve a spot for it if it’s non-folding. Special assistance is available for your journey and you can book this online or on the phone.

How to find cheap train tickets from Leeds to Harrogate?

When looking for cheap train tickets from Leeds to Harrogate, there are a few ways to find economic fares. A great way to save on big-ticket prices is to book your tickets in advance. Very often dates ahead of time are cheaper than if you were to buy a train ticket for a nearby date.

Another great way to save money is to have a flexible schedule with your travel times and dates. Early morning and late-night trains tend to be less expensive, same with weekday trains rather than weekend journeys. You could also choose a slower train or a journey with a change or connecting station. These journey options can provide cheaper tickets as economic alternatives for your train travel.

To Harrogate by train—travel tips

Harrogate is located in North Yorkshire near the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is well known for its heritage Victorian spas. It is a fashionable destination for spa resorts, with a number of different types of spas available such as Turkish baths.

Alongside the spas, the medieval city of Harrogate offers relaxing and interesting areas such as historic houses, quaint streets, and landscaped gardens. There are plenty of antique shops, to see, and tea rooms with the famous Harrogate tea. You can find travel information for Harrogate here.