The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Harrogate will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 6 trains that leave London 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 292 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 7 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.
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C40790Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £38.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£78 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £153 Average Price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
London to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Harrogate trains for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:03 London | 3h00 | 16:03 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 18 January | |||||
C41051+ Y24495 | On time 08:15 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h05 | 11:20 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
C40790 | On time 08:22 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h07 | 11:29 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41054+ Y24497 | On time 08:42 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h06 | 11:48 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
C40971+ Y24499 | On time 09:19 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 12:20 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
Y11768+ Y24498 | On time 09:22 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h19 | 12:41 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
C41112+ Y24501 | On time 09:42 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h06 | 12:48 Harrogate station (HGT) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from London to Harrogate
Trains from London to Harrogate run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains from London to Harrogate trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London and Harrogate from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London and Harrogate
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station.Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up / drop off in Hookstone Road by the entrance to the public park (In the layby for services towards Harrogate, opposite the layby for services towards Leeds). The park entrance is 120 yards from the footpath to the station platforms).
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on the Leeds bound platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops near to the level crossing. (Station side for York, opposite side for Harrogate)
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