The cheapest and fastest trains from Skipton to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Skipton to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Skipton to Harrogate will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Skipton 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 32 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.




Live departures
Skipton to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Skipton to Harrogate trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:04 Skipton | 1h29 | 08:33 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:17 Skipton | 1h46 | 12:03 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 04:44 Skipton | 1h49 | 06:33 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Skipton to Harrogate
Trains from Skipton to Harrogate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Skipton to Harrogate trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Skipton and Harrogate from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Skipton to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Skipton 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 Skipton and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 18:20 Saturday 05:50 - 18:20 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Level access to Platforms 1 and 2. Fairly steep ramps to Platforms 3 and 4.
- 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: 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: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: between Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off in the station car park at the front of the 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: 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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