- Must visit
Royal Pump Room Museum
Housed in the former pump room, this museum explains Harrogate’s spa story, sulphur waters, and fashionable Victorian visitors.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
CHF16
Average ticket price on Sep 18
CHF17
Fastest journey on Sep 18
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 18
5
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Harrogate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Harrogate will cost around CHF17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF16.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 buses from Liverpool to Harrogate, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 115 km distance in an average of 5 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. 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 CHF18, while a train costs an average of CHF49.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF18 Average price Cheapest | CHF49 Average price | CHF26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Liverpool to Harrogate:
A bus is CHF32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Harrogate costing on average CHF49.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Tickets start at around CHF18 compared to roughly CHF26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF8. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price CHF17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price CHF18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price CHF17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF8 |
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Harrogate buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h35 | 12:35 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h25 | 12:35 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h40 | 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h25 | 2:10 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h45 | 1:30 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h50 | 3:00 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h20 | 3:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h40 | 3:00 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h10 | 3:30 PM Leeds, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h55 | 5:45 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h45 | 5:45 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h55 | 9:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h45 | 9:40 PM Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h15 | 11:20 PM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h05 | 11:20 PM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h15 | 12:25 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h05 | 12:25 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h45 | 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h35 | 12:35 AM Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Liverpool | 4h30 | 7:00 AM Harrogate | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Liverpool | 5h00 | 9:10 AM Harrogate | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 AM Liverpool | 4h45 | 9:10 AM Harrogate | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Liverpool to Harrogate run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF16 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF16 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Harrogate — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Harrogate trip today.
Housed in the former pump room, this museum explains Harrogate’s spa story, sulphur waters, and fashionable Victorian visitors.
An independent gallery showing contemporary art by Yorkshire and British artists, valued for approachable exhibitions and local talent.
A nearby castle museum with rooms, collections, and strong family appeal, worth the short trip from Harrogate for heritage lovers.
Harrogate’s most famous formal garden, known for floral displays, heritage features, and an easy central stroll.
A broad green park with mature trees, events, and open space, ideal for walking and seeing a quieter side of the town.
A characterful district of lanes and historic buildings, popular for browsing architecture, galleries, and independent shops.
A classic Yorkshire roast served with crisp Yorkshire pudding, roast meat, gravy, and vegetables. It is a proud Sunday tradition across North Yorkshire.
Baked batter puddings with a crisp edge and soft centre, traditionally served with roast beef and gravy. They are one of Yorkshire’s best-known regional foods.
Strong black tea blend long associated with the famous Harrogate tea merchant. It is a signature local drink and a staple in the town’s tearoom culture.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for refined British tasting menus and polished service in central Harrogate.
Well-regarded brasserie offering French-inspired dishes, steaks, and classics in a lively, dependable central dining room.
Historic Harrogate institution famous for afternoon tea, cakes, and classic British dishes in a grand traditional tearoom setting.
Moderate for the UK: hotels can be pricey in peak spa season, but dining and local buses are similar to other Yorkshire tourist towns.
Service charge is uncommon. In restaurants, round up or tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis: round up. Cafes and pubs: tipping is optional.
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Harrogate Station Parade -> Harrogate Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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.

Most Liverpool to Harrogate buses use the Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place to Harrogate, Station Parade station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Harrogate bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Liverpool, University is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, University has practical services for this route, including Taxis.
Available at Liverpool, University: Taxis.
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
Liverpool, Botanic Park is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Botanic Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park. ATMs are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Botanic Park.
Available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Botanic Park: Station is accessible for those with reduced mobility.
Harrogate, Station Parade has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate, Station Parade. ATMs are available at Harrogate, Station Parade.
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate, Station Parade.
Available at Harrogate, Station Parade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrogate, Station Parade: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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