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Compare train for Preston to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 $28, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Harrogate
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Harrogate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Harrogate:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Harrogate costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 40m 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 Preston to Harrogate
How to get from Preston to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Harrogate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX181 · NX170 · RL36
3:20 AM 5h50 Preston, Bus Station 9:10 AM Harrogate, Station Parade $27 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX181 · NX170 · RL36
3:20 AM 5h50 Preston, Bus Station 9:10 AM Harrogate, Station Parade $27 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- NX181 · NX170 · RL36
3:20 AM 5h50 Preston, Bus Station 9:10 AM Harrogate, Station Parade $27 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- NX424 · NX170 · RL36
10:35 PM 8h30 Preston, Bus Station 7:05 AM Harrogate, Station Parade $27 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Harrogate:
A bus is $14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Harrogate costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Harrogate as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Travel with National Express to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Harrogate by train.
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