- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrogate to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrogate to London will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 13 trains that leave Harrogate for London on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
C02165
C02172+
G85390
G07971+
G85381
G08175+
C32209
C01968+
C32208
C02165
C01968+
C32208
C01949+
C32207
G07952+
G86079
Y14809+
C32212Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to London costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $187 (€151) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrogate to London costing on average $216 (€175).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 42m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
The journey is about 37m faster (3h 42m by train vs 4h 19m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 (€62) vs $93 (€75)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Harrogate to London trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G85574+ C02079 | On time 5:20 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h01 | 8:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85585+ G08024 | On time 5:52 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h01 | 8:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32252+ Y14826 | On time 6:13 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h49 | 9:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02100 | On time 6:33 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h49 | 9:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32256+ C01911 | On time 6:42 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h49 | 9:31 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G86079+ G07952 | 6:05 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h54 | 8:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02170 | 6:35 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h55 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32205+ C01970 | 6:36 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h11 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32205+ W29925+ G07955 | 6:36 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h16 | 9:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
G86089+ G07959 | 6:54 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h05 | 9:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32207+ C01949 | 7:11 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h52 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32208+ C01968 | 7:42 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h51 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32209+ G08175 | 8:13 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h57 | 11:10 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02165 | 8:33 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h50 | 11:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C32211+ G01180+ Y14827 | 8:44 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h56 | 11:40 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2 transfers | |
G85381+ G07971 | 8:51 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h02 | 11:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C32212+ Y14809 | 9:13 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h54 | 12:07 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85390+ C02172 | 9:22 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h00 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Harrogate to London run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:44, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 3:44 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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