How to travel from Manchester to Harrogate

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Harrogate

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $10.

Distance: 45 miles (73 km)

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Bus

$29

Average price

$16

Average price

Cheapest

2h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 42m

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30m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

TransPennine Express

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Harrogate

How to get from Manchester to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Harrogate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX170 · RL36
09:55AM3h15
Manchester, Coach Station
01:10PMHarrogate, Station Parade
$181One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX172 · RL36
07:40AM3h30
Manchester, Coach Station
11:10AMHarrogate, Station Parade
$171One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36642+Northern Rail (3)Y25925
09:30AM1h41
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:11AMHarrogate station (HGT)
$361One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36761+LNERC40791
09:45AM1h44
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:29AMHarrogate station (HGT)
$301One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37181+Northern Rail (3)Y25927
10:00AM1h42
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:42AMHarrogate station (HGT)
$381One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36636+Northern Rail (3)Y25921
08:30AM1h41
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:11AMHarrogate station (HGT)
$351One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX171 · RL36
08:25AM3h45
Manchester, Coach Station
12:10PMHarrogate, Station Parade
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX171 · RL36
11:10AM3h30
Manchester, Coach Station
02:40PMHarrogate, Station Parade
$171One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · RL36
12:40PM3h00
Manchester, Coach Station
03:40PMHarrogate, Station Parade
$181One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Harrogate

Travel to Harrogate easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Harrogate.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Harrogate including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Harrogate is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Harrogate:

A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Harrogate costing on average $15 (€12).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Harrogate is by train with an average journey time of 1h 33m.

Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Manchester to Harrogate is approximately 45 miles (73 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Harrogate is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Harrogate:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Harrogate, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Harrogate by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Harrogate by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Harrogate often also extend their vacation to go to Leeds, York, London, Horsforth, Bradford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Harrogate and these popular destinations at a great price.
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