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Compare bus and train for Harrogate to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrogate to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m 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 Harrogate to Edinburgh:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Edinburgh costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Harrogate to Edinburgh
How to get from Harrogate to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrogate to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C410499:13 AM3h17Harrogate station (HGT)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1341One-way1 transfer
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C410499:13 AM3h17Harrogate station (HGT)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C410499:13 AM3h17Harrogate station (HGT)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1341One-way1 transfer
Other options
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C411087:11 AM3h17Harrogate station (HGT)10:28 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1661One-way1 transfer
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C749219:42 AM3h28Harrogate station (HGT)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1791One-way1 transfer
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C410428:13 AM3h20Harrogate station (HGT)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrogate to Edinburgh:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrogate to Edinburgh costing on average $88 (€70).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrogate and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrogate station (HGT) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrogate, Station Parade and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, Transdev Harrogate to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Edinburgh by train.
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