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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, while a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 30 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from York to Harrogate
Compare the available ways to get from York to Harrogate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Harrogate:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Harrogate costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom York to Harrogate
How to get from York to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Harrogate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G854109:45 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 10:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G854109:45 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 10:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G8542010:15 AM 0h34 York station (YRK) 10:49 AM Harrogate station (HGT) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
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G854009:14 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 9:49 AM Harrogate station (HGT) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
G8543110:45 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 11:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
G853818:15 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 8:50 AM Harrogate station (HGT) €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX561 · RL367:45 AM 2h55 York, Station Rd 10:40 AM Harrogate, Station Parade €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX561 · RL3611:55 AM 2h45 York, Station Rd 2:40 PM Harrogate, Station Parade €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Harrogate:
A train is €5 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Harrogate costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with National Express to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Harrogate by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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