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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
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 $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
On Sat, Oct 31, we found 19 trains from Harrogate to London, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 31 the direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
On Sat, Oct 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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.
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Trains from Harrogate to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) 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 27m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Harrogate to London.
The table below shows live departures for Harrogate to London trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G07951+ G86080 | 6:06 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h53 | 8:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02171 | 6:35 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h56 | 9:31 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02162+ G85355 | 7:22 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h00 | 10:22 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G07965+ G85362 | 7:52 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h59 | 10:51 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02164 | 8:33 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h52 | 11:25 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02151+ G85381 | 8:51 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h01 | 11:52 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G07975+ G85400 | 9:52 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h00 | 12:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02146 | 10:33 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h52 | 1:25 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07983+ G85420 | 10:51 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h02 | 1:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02139+ G85431 | 11:22 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h01 | 2:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G85443+ G07987 | 11:51 AM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h05 | 2:56 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02141 | 12:33 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h50 | 3:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07993+ G85458 | 12:51 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h02 | 3:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02118+ G85465 | 1:21 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h01 | 4:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08001+ G85483 | 1:51 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h02 | 4:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02025 | 2:33 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 2h48 | 5:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G85513+ C01995 | 2:50 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h05 | 5:55 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C02106+ G85526 | 3:22 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h01 | 6:23 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
G08013+ G85538 | 3:52 PM Harrogate station (HGT) | 3h00 | 6:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Harrogate to London with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, and East Midlands Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, and East Midlands Railway. Regional trains available on this route with East Midlands Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrogate to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Harrogate to London trains use the Harrogate to London Kings Cross station pair, with some services arriving at London Waterloo. Use this guide to compare Harrogate and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Harrogate.
Wi-Fi is available at Harrogate. ATMs are available at Harrogate.
Ticket office support is available at Harrogate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Harrogate: Parking, WC.
Available at Harrogate: Bike Parking.
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.
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Paddington has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
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