4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Harrogate
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Harrogate will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 6 trains that leave York for Harrogate every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 30 km
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1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
York to Harrogate train times
The table below shows live departures for York to Harrogate trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:15 York | 0h35 | 14:50 Harrogate | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 1 December | |||||
| Y02519 | On time 08:12 York station (YRK) | 0h33 | 08:45 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y05606 | On time 08:42 York station (YRK) | 0h39 | 09:21 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y02469 | On time 09:10 York station (YRK) | 0h34 | 09:44 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y05717 | On time 09:42 York station (YRK) | 0h33 | 10:15 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y02454 | On time 10:12 York station (YRK) | 0h33 | 10:45 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y05690 | On time 10:43 York station (YRK) | 0h33 | 11:16 Harrogate station (HGT) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Harrogate
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from York to Harrogate run on average 7 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 33m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from York to Harrogate trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between York and Harrogate from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from York to Harrogate
Trains from York to Harrogate start running just before 7:00 a.m. and services finish for the day at around 10:00 p.m. Trains depart from York once per hour with an additional departure during morning and evening peak hours. The journey takes just over 30 minutes and all routes are direct with no changes required. All trains from York to Harrogate are run by Northern Rail.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from York to Harrogate?
Departure Station: All trains depart from York train station which is approximately 1 mile from the city centre. Many buses stop outside the station and there is also a taxi rank.
Arrival Station: All trains from York arrive at Harrogate train station. The station is located on the outskirts of the city centre and the small size of the city makes walking to many destinations possible in just a few minutes. For destinations further afield there is a taxi rank and Harrogate bus station located just beside the train station.
FAQs: York to Harrogate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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 York and Harrogate
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- 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).
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- 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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