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Royal Pump Room Museum
Museum in Harrogate’s former pump house explaining the town’s spa history, sulphur waters and Victorian visitors.
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
7 h 51 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northallerton to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northallerton to Harrogate will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Northallerton to Harrogate you need to make at least one change.


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Trains from Northallerton to Harrogate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 23:13 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Museum in Harrogate’s former pump house explaining the town’s spa history, sulphur waters and Victorian visitors.
Modern art gallery and museum with changing exhibitions on local history, fine art and decorative collections in the town centre.
Small local history museum in nearby Knaresborough covering town life, archaeology and the riverside setting.
Large public gardens with floral displays, woodland walks, a playground and links to Harrogate’s spa heritage.
Historic district around the old spa quarter, popular for architecture, boutiques and a pleasant walk through Harrogate’s centre.
Open green space just outside the centre with broad lawns, mature trees and a quieter local feel for walks and relaxation.
A strong black tea blend created in Harrogate by Taylors. It is closely associated with the town’s spa heritage and remains a classic local drink.
A traditional Yorkshire roast dish made from batter baked in hot fat, usually served with roast beef and gravy on Sundays across the region.
A crumbly, moist fruit cake from Yorkshire, made with currants and often flavoured with citrus or almond. Common with afternoon tea.
Smart modern restaurant serving refined British tasting menus in an intimate setting in the centre of Harrogate.
Stylish Italian restaurant known for small plates, pasta and a lively atmosphere. Good for a relaxed but polished meal.
Traditional Yorkshire tea room and restaurant famous for afternoon tea, cakes and classic British dishes in elegant period rooms.
Moderate for the UK: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and local buses are broadly in line with similar spa and market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Café tipping is optional.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northallerton 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.

Most Northallerton to Harrogate trains use the Northallerton to Harrogate station pair. Use this guide to compare Northallerton and Harrogate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Northallerton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Northallerton.
Wi-Fi is available at Northallerton.
Ticket office support is available at Northallerton.
Available at Northallerton: Parking, WC.
Available at Northallerton: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Northallerton: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is available throughout the station, however customers should note that ramps are steep, and as such assistance cannot be provided for manual wheelchair users via the subway or to/from Platform 1. Station wheelchairs are not available at this location. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:15 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station (as per the exceptions outlined above), 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. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, 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: The self service ticket machine for purchasing tickets for travel today and collection of pre-paid tickets is located in the subway, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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