The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
7 h 2 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
309 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Harrogate will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swansea for Harrogate every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 309 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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 coach and train for Swansea to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea 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 5h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 309 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£67 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swansea to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Harrogate trains for today, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:21 Swansea | 6h43 | 15:04 Harrogate | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:27 Swansea | 6h37 | 15:04 Harrogate | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:22 Swansea | 6h41 | 16:03 Harrogate | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:27 Swansea | 6h36 | 16:03 Harrogate | 3 changes | |
| Friday 14 November | |||||
![]() | 05:31 Swansea | 7h02 | 12:33 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Harrogate
Trains from Swansea to Harrogate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £67 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 17:28. The fastest train covers the 309 km distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 309 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £67 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 03:56 |
Last train 17:28 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Swansea to Harrogate trainsTransport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Swansea and Harrogate from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Swansea to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Harrogate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside 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
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