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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Harrogate
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Harrogate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Harrogate:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Harrogate costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Harrogate
How to get from Birmingham to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Harrogate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C322126:03 AM 3h08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:11 AM Harrogate station (HGT) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C322126:03 AM 3h08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:11 AM Harrogate station (HGT) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G854318:27 AM 2h53 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C322218:03 AM 3h08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:11 AM Harrogate station (HGT) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C322167:03 AM 3h08 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:11 AM Harrogate station (HGT) $93 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C217746:09 AM 3h11 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) $141 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Harrogate:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Harrogate costing on average $89.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Harrogate by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Harrogate by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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