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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Harrogate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Harrogate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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$29 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Harrogate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Harrogate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:40 PM3h02Manchester7:42 PMHarrogate$151One-way0 transfers
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4:40 PM3h02Manchester7:42 PMHarrogate$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:40 PM3h02Manchester7:42 PMHarrogate$151One-way0 transfers
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8:25 AM3h19Manchester11:44 AMHarrogate$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Harrogate:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Harrogate costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Harrogate take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Harrogate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Harrogate station (HGT).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Harrogate, Station Parade.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Harrogate by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Harrogate by bus.
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