Wakefield to Harrogate by train

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Overview: trains from Wakefield to Harrogate

Find the key information for travelling by train from Wakefield to Harrogate, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 08:37 View journey
Last train 20:40 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 45m View journey
Distance (km) 35
Trains / day 5 View all
Cheapest journey US$7.00 View journey
Avg journey time 49m
Train operators 2

Discover Wakefield to Harrogate by train

Planning a train adventure from Wakefield to Harrogate? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Wakefield and Harrogate: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$7.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Wakefield and Harrogate

If you are taking the train from Wakefield to Harrogate, you will have 5 trains each day (with a departure every 2 hours and 51 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 08:37. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 19:34. On weekends, the first train departs at 09:39, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 20:40.

Average train travel time from Wakefield to Harrogate

The quickest time by train is 45 minutes, travelling a total distance of 35 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Wakefield and Harrogate?

You can secure tickets for travel between Wakefield and Harrogate up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Wakefield to Harrogate travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Harrogate.

FAQs about the train journey from Wakefield to Harrogate

Want to know more about your journey from Wakefield to Harrogate? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Wakefield and Harrogate is 35 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.