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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 DKK 68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. 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 DKK 68, while a bus costs an average of DKK 107.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 68 Average price Cheapest | DKK 107 Average price | DKK 51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m 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.
Compare ways to travel from York to Harrogate
Compare the available ways to get from York to Harrogate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Harrogate:
A train is DKK 40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Harrogate costing on average DKK 107.
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 DKK 68 compared to roughly DKK 51 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.
- G85410
9:45 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 10:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) DKK 58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G85410
9:45 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 10:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) DKK 58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G85420
10:15 AM 0h34 York station (YRK) 10:49 AM Harrogate station (HGT) DKK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G85400
9:14 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 9:49 AM Harrogate station (HGT) DKK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85431
10:45 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 11:20 AM Harrogate station (HGT) DKK 70 1 One-way 0 transfers - G85381
8:15 AM 0h35 York station (YRK) 8:50 AM Harrogate station (HGT) DKK 85 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX561 · RL36
7:45 AM 2h55 York, Station Rd 10:40 AM Harrogate, Station Parade DKK 132 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX561 · RL36
11:55 AM 2h45 York, Station Rd 2:40 PM Harrogate, Station Parade DKK 137 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Harrogate:
A train is DKK 40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Harrogate costing on average DKK 107.
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 Northern Rail to go to Harrogate by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Harrogate by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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