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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Harrogate:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Harrogate costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Harrogate
How to get from Edinburgh to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Harrogate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G8548410:30 AM3h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:48 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$971One-way1 transfer
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G8548410:30 AM3h18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:48 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$971One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G854529:08 AM3h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:20 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$1091One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G854529:00 AM3h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:20 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$971One-way1 transfer
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G8546610:00 AM3h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:20 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$971One-way1 transfer
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G8546610:08 AM3h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:20 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$1091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Harrogate:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Harrogate costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Harrogate by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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