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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds 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 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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€13 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Harrogate
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Buses from Leeds to Harrogate run on average 12 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 57m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $3 (€2)
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 57m |
First bus 05:45 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Leeds to Harrogate start from as low as $16 (€13) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $16 (€13) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 12 daily trains from Leeds to Harrogate with 12 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 57m but the average duration is 50m
Train Operators
- Travel from Leeds to Harrogate with National Express, Megabus, and Transdev Harrogate
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is National Express.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade
- First train typically departs at 05:45 AM and the last at 11:58 PM
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $3 (€2)
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, Transdev Harrogate from Leeds to HarrogateYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Harrogate with National Express, Megabus, Transdev Harrogate for as low as $3 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Megabus
About
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service operating across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Known for its affordable fares, including promotional $1 tickets, Megabus offers routes connecting over 500 cities and university campuses in North America. The company provides amenities such as air conditioning, power outlets, free Wi-Fi, and onboard restrooms, with many routes utilizing double-decker buses for scenic views. Megabus aims to provide safe, convenient, and affordable express bus travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
Megabus frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
Refund
If Megabus fails to provide on-time reliable service for reasons wholly within their control, refunds or alternative travel arrangements may be offered.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, but no specific details or restrictions are provided.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors under the age of 17 are not permitted to travel on Megabus.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cold food and drinks, as well as hot drinks with a lid, are allowed on board, but hot food is not.
Seat reservation
Reserved seats can be purchased for an additional fee, starting from £2.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
Transdev Harrogate
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
38m
Transdev Harrogate frequency
51 a day
FAQs: Bus from Leeds to Harrogate
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds to Harrogate by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harrogate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Leeds to Harrogate can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Leeds to Harrogate is $9 (€7); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Leeds to Harrogate is 30 min to travel the 13 mile (21 km) long journey, with around there are 12 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Leeds to Harrogate leaves at 5: 45AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Leeds to Harrogate leaves at 11: 31PM.
Yes, there are 12 direct buses a day from Leeds to Harrogate with Transdev Harrogate. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the trip from Leeds to Harrogate you can take a bus with National Express, Megabus, Bus or Transdev Harrogate. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Harrogate from Leeds on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Harrogate, Station Parade, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Harrogate from Leeds is worth doing with a journey time of 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Leeds to Harrogate is March.
You have options as you can travel to Harrogate from Leeds 2 different ways: train or bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Leeds to Harrogate:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Leeds to Harrogate for bus company National Express.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Leeds to Harrogate depends on the bus company:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Leeds to Harrogate, follow these tips:
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Leeds to Harrogate.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Leeds to Harrogate:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Leeds to Harrogate:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Leeds to Harrogate.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Leeds to Harrogate with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Leeds to Harrogate with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Leeds to Harrogate with the following bus company: National Express.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Leeds to Harrogate
Leeds
Harrogate
The major bus station for departures in Leeds is Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport for your trip from Leeds to Harrogate.
Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCinformation
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
Whitehouse LaneWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Café Ritazza (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station).
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Leeds, Leeds Bradford Airport
- Bus: 757, 737
The major bus station for arrivals in Harrogate is Harrogate, Station Parade. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harrogate, Station Parade for your trip to Harrogate from Leeds.
Harrogate, Station Parade
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