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Outbound fromLeicester to Harrogate by train
It takes an average of 4h 41m to travel from Leicester to Harrogate by train, over a distance of around 96 miles (154 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Leicester to Harrogate and tickets for this journey start from £29.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:55 | |
| Departure station | Leicester | |
| Arrival station | Harrogate | |
| Journey time | From 2h 44m | |
| Distance | 96 miles (154 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £29.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Leicester to Harrogate in 2 hours 44 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Leicester to Harrogate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 41 minutes to travel the 96 miles (154 km) from Leicester to Harrogate by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Harrogate. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Leicester to Harrogate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £29.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Harrogate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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