The cheapest and fastest trains from Shrewsbury to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
4 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Shrewsbury to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Shrewsbury to Harrogate will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 2 trains that leave Shrewsbury 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 164 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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 Shrewsbury to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Shrewsbury to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 164 km
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£73 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Shrewsbury to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Shrewsbury to Harrogate trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:55 Shrewsbury | 4h08 | 15:03 Harrogate | 3 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 07:40 Shrewsbury | 4h30 | 12:10 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:54 Shrewsbury | 4h16 | 14:10 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Shrewsbury to Harrogate
Trains from Shrewsbury to Harrogate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 14:46. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 05:18 |
Last train 14:46 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales from Shrewsbury to Harrogate trainsTransport for Wales trains will get you between Shrewsbury and Harrogate from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Shrewsbury to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 20:40 Saturday 05:20 - 19:40 Sunday 07:20 - 19:40
- Car Park: Station Forecourt
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to all platforms. The lift to Platform 3 is accessible from the front of the station. The lift to Platforms 4 to 7 is situated at the end of the subway beyond the ticket barriers.
- 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
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- 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 Platform 4a. The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 4a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station forecourt
- 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
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