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Compare train and coach for Luton to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Luton to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 246 km
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£74 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Luton to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Harrogate trains for today, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 12:53
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 14:56 Luton | 3h50 | 18:46 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Luton to Harrogate
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Trains from Luton to Harrogate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 3h 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 06:07 |
Last train 21:05 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £29
Train companies: east_midlands_trains from Luton to Harrogate trainseast_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Harrogate from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Average Duration
3h 58m
Cheapest Price
£86
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16 a day
FAQs: Luton to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luton 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Harrogate can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £46, while the average price tends to be around £74.
The train journey from Luton to Harrogate covers a distance of 246 km and takes approximately 3h 50m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Luton to Harrogate leaves at 6:07.
The train distance from Luton to Harrogate is 246 km.
The last train from Luton to Harrogate departs at 21:05.
Trains from Luton to Harrogate run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Harrogate.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Harrogate.
To get from Luton to Harrogate, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Luton to Harrogate.
The train station in Luton that goes to Harrogate is Luton station (LUT), and it arrives at Harrogate station (HGT).
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Harrogate is by coach, costing approximately £29.
Booking trains from Luton to Harrogate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Luton to Harrogate offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring views of the English countryside, quaint villages, and rolling hills, providing a pleasant and scenic experience for travellers.
A day trip from Luton to Harrogate is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 50m. However, there are 6 trains per day for this 246 km journey.
To fully enjoy Harrogate's attractions, including the Royal Pump Room Museum, RHS Garden Harlow Carr, and the Turkish Baths, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Harrogate.
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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Harrogate
Luton
Harrogate
The major train station for departures in Luton is Luton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luton for your trip from Luton to Harrogate.
Amenities at train station
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 21:45 Saturday 05:45 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Station Road Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access via lift to platform 5 only (some trains to Bedford/ the East Midlands) only. Steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas on platforms 1 to 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front and rear entrances
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 00:30 Saturday 06:30 - 00:00 Sunday 07:30 - 00:00
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shops
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 2 and 3 and also adjacent to platform 4
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station and Kimpton Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:30 Saturday 06:00 - 19:20 Sunday 07:45 - 17:45
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station. Step free access to southbound platform 1 and northbound platform 4 (via a separate entrance). No step free access to northbound platform 2 or southbound platform 3. Most services call at platforms 1 and 2. The assistance meeting point is Platform 4 next to ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Harrogate is Harrogate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harrogate for your journey to Harrogate from Luton.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:00 Saturday 06:15 - 19:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 part time opening hours
Shopping
- Type of shops available: shopping precinct and real ale pub adjacent to station platforms.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Harrogate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park
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