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Compare train and bus for York to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 York to Harrogate:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Harrogate costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (35m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom York to Harrogate
How to get from York to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Harrogate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G853556:44 AM0h35York station (YRK)7:19 AMHarrogate station (HGT)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G853556:44 AM0h35York station (YRK)7:19 AMHarrogate station (HGT)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G855132:14 PM0h34York station (YRK)2:48 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G853627:14 AM0h37York station (YRK)7:51 AMHarrogate station (HGT)$81One-way0 transfers
- G856246:45 PM0h35York station (YRK)7:20 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$91One-way0 transfers
- G856607:45 PM0h35York station (YRK)8:20 PMHarrogate station (HGT)$91One-way0 transfers
- NX561 · RL368:55 AM2h45York, Station Rd11:40 AMHarrogate, Station Parade$171One-way1 transfer
- NX561 · RL3611:55 AM2h45York, Station Rd2:40 PMHarrogate, Station Parade$171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Harrogate:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Harrogate costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with National Express to go to Harrogate by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Harrogate by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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