The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Harrogate will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
Of the 2 trains that leave Oxford for Harrogate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 250 km distance in an average of 4 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Oxford to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £101.
Distance: 250 km
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£120 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Harrogate trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:58 Oxford | 4h47 | 11:45 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Harrogate
Trains from Oxford to Harrogate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:05, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 250 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 250 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 06:05 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Oxford to Harrogate trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford and Harrogate from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Oxford to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford 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 Oxford and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- 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: 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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