Preston to Harrogate by train

Explore Preston to Harrogate by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Harrogate aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Preston and Harrogate

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Harrogate start at €25.34. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Preston to Harrogate is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Preston to Harrogate departure timetable

On this route, 36 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Preston at 00:37 and the last leaving at 23:42 during the week.

For weekend travel to Harrogate, the earliest departure is at 03:56 and the last one is at 23:43. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 15 minutes.

Preston to Harrogate train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 81 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Booking time frame: Preston to Harrogate trains

Tickets for travel to Harrogate along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Harrogate by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Harrogate.