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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Harrogate will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds for Harrogate every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
C322169:360h35Leeds station (LDS)10:11Harrogate station (HGT)£41One-way0 changes- C322128:360h35Leeds station (LDS)9:11Harrogate station (HGT)£41One-way0 changes
- C322159:060h35Leeds station (LDS)9:41Harrogate station (HGT)£41One-way0 changes
- C322118:060h36Leeds station (LDS)8:42Harrogate station (HGT)£51One-way0 changes
- C3221910:060h35Leeds station (LDS)10:41Harrogate station (HGT)£61One-way0 changes
C021498:580h31Leeds station (LDS)9:29Harrogate station (HGT)£61One-way0 changes- C322169:360h35Leeds station (LDS)10:11Harrogate station (HGT)£41One-way0 changes
- C322128:360h35Leeds station (LDS)9:11Harrogate station (HGT)£41One-way0 changes
- C322159:060h35Leeds station (LDS)9:41Harrogate station (HGT)£41One-way0 changes
- C3221910:060h35Leeds station (LDS)10:41Harrogate station (HGT)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leeds to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 22 km
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Live departures
Leeds to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Harrogate trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| C32256 | On time 18:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 18:41 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32257 | On time 18:34 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 19:09 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02020 | On time 18:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 19:29 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32260 | On time 19:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 19:41 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32264 | On time 19:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 20:11 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32265 | On time 20:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 20:41 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32270 | On time 20:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 21:11 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32273 | On time 21:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 22:11 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
| C32211 | 8:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h36 | 8:42 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32212 | 8:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 9:11 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02149 | 8:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h31 | 9:29 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32215 | 9:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 9:41 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32216 | 9:36 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 10:11 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32219 | 10:06 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h35 | 10:41 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Harrogate
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leeds to Harrogate run on average 8 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 28m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 23:47 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Leeds to Harrogate trainsNorthern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Leeds and Harrogate from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.
FAQs: Leeds to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Harrogate
Most Leeds to Harrogate trains use the Leeds to Harrogate station pair, with some services arriving at Hornbeam Park. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Harrogate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Harrogate station do trains from Leeds arrive at?
Getting to Harrogate from Harrogate city centre
Harrogate 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
Food and drink options are available at Harrogate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate. ATMs are available at Harrogate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harrogate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Harrogate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Starbeck from Harrogate city centre
Starbeck is 2 km from Harrogate city centre. Public transport options include:
Starbeck train station facilities and services
Starbeck has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Starbeck.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Starbeck: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Starbeck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Hornbeam Park from Harrogate city centre
Hornbeam Park is 1 km from Harrogate city centre. Public transport options include:
Hornbeam Park train station facilities and services
Hornbeam Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hornbeam Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hornbeam Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Hornbeam Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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