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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrogate to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 43 m
Trains on Sep 18
5
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrogate to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrogate to Manchester will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 trains from Harrogate to Manchester, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
9:22 AM1h50Harrogate11:12 AMManchester€171One-way0 transfers- 7:33 AM1h36Harrogate9:09 AMManchester€201One-way0 transfers
- 5:05 AM1h46Harrogate6:51 AMManchester€211One-way0 transfers
- 8:33 AM1h36Harrogate10:09 AMManchester€241One-way0 transfers
- 6:05 AM1h46Harrogate7:51 AMManchester€281One-way0 transfers
- 8:33 AM1h36Harrogate10:09 AMManchester€241One-way0 transfers
- 7:33 AM1h36Harrogate9:09 AMManchester€201One-way0 transfers
- 6:05 AM1h46Harrogate7:51 AMManchester€281One-way0 transfers
- 5:05 AM1h46Harrogate6:51 AMManchester€211One-way0 transfers
- 9:22 AM1h50Harrogate11:12 AMManchester€171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Harrogate to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 73 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Manchester:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Manchester costing on average €19.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 13m.
Live departures
Harrogate to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrogate to Manchester trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15928+ G86079 | 6:05 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h46 | 7:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86097 · G89197 | 6:22 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h07 | 8:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24982+ C02170 | 6:35 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h34 | 8:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G86089 · G89080 | 6:54 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h08 | 9:02 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15891+G86089 | 6:54 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h42 | 8:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15926+G85805 | 7:13 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h38 | 8:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15825+G85355 | 7:22 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h47 | 9:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G85355 · G89202 | 7:22 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h07 | 9:29 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| C24945+G85806 | 7:32 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h46 | 9:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G85362 · G89084 | 7:52 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h09 | 10:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15894+G85362 | Delayed 7:45 AM 7:52 AMHarrogate station (HGT) | 1h44 | 9:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| C24392+G86087 | 8:05 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h47 | 9:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G16067+C02165 | 8:33 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 1h36 | 10:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G15893+G85381 | Delayed 8:45 AM 8:51 AMHarrogate station (HGT) | 1h45 | 10:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G16071+G85390 | Delayed 9:15 AM 9:22 AMHarrogate station (HGT) | 1h47 | 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| C03158+G85400 | Delayed 9:45 AM 9:52 AMHarrogate station (HGT) | 1h44 | 11:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| G16076+C02147 | Delayed 10:15 AM 10:33 AMHarrogate station (HGT) | 1h36 | 12:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrogate to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Harrogate to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 73 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 73 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited from Harrogate to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Harrogate and Manchester from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Harrogate to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrogate to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Harrogate to Manchester
Most Harrogate to Manchester trains use the Harrogate to Manchester Airport station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. Use this guide to compare Harrogate and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Harrogate station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Harrogate from Harrogate city centre
Harrogate train station facilities and services
Harrogate has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Harrogate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate. ATMs are available at Harrogate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harrogate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Harrogate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrogate: 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.
Getting to Starbeck from Harrogate city centre
Starbeck is 2 km from Harrogate city centre. Public transport options include:
Starbeck train station facilities and services
Starbeck has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Starbeck.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Starbeck: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Starbeck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Starbeck: 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Harrogate arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, 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.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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