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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leicester to Harrogate:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Harrogate costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.73 (€-12.71). The journey takes 2h 40m versus 2h 18m 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.
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How to get from Leicester to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Harrogate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:51 AM3h38Leicester8:29 AMHarrogate$891One-way0 transfers
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- 4:51 AM3h38Leicester8:29 AMHarrogate$891One-way0 transfers
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- 4:51 AM3h38Leicester8:29 AMHarrogate$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Harrogate:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Harrogate costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with National Express, Arriva UK, First Leicester, FlixBus to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Harrogate by train.
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