Located just south of Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales, Harrogate is a small town with a lot of heart. Once known as “The English Spa”, the town offers a lot of options for rest and relaxation with numerous spas dotted about the town. Although it is a spa town, Harrogate can also offer you an active stay with How Stean Gorge and many trails available.
With a 200-year history in spa treatments, Harrogate is the best option for a rejuvenating experience in the north of England, including 4 luxurious spa options with award-winning choices among them. The historic Turkish Baths in Harrogate is the flagship experience for spas in the town, with authentic Victorian Turkish baths combined with contemporary treatments. Visit Harrogate by train for the perfect spa weekend.
There are so many things to do in Harrogate. Before dipping into Harrogate’s regenerative spas, how about working up a sweat in How Stean Gorge? Offering the big five of activities within the region: caving, abseiling, gorge walking, high wire adventure courses and canoeing. The gorge is the perfect spot for keeping active during your time in the town, with caving giving you the chance to see all of the local wildlife like otters, deer, and cave spiders!
If you're looking for more activities in Harrogate, walking routes in the region give an alternative to active life that isn’t quite as extreme as those on offer in the gorge, with cycling trails available as well.
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Popular trains to Harrogate
York to Harrogate
Average time: 1h 4m
Cheapest Advanced
£2.10
Leeds to Harrogate
Average time: 0h 33m
Cheapest Advanced
£4.70
Sheffield to Harrogate
Average time: 1h 58m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.60
Popular trains from Harrogate
Harrogate to York
Average time: 0h 38m
Cheapest Advanced
£2.10
Harrogate to Leeds
Average time: 0h 35m
Cheapest Advanced
£4.70
Harrogate to Hull
Average time: 1h 57m
Cheapest Advanced
£10.90
Harrogate Train Station
Located within the centre of the town, Harrogate Station is close to many amenities, including the iconic Turkish Baths in Harrogate. The station is staffed and offers step-free access to both platforms.
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Hornbeam Park Train Station
In the south of Harrogate, this station operates on the Harrogate Line, servicing trains heading to and from Leeds to Harrogate. The station is unstaffed but does offer step-free access to both platforms.
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Starbeck Train Station
Operating on the Harrogate Line between Leeds and York, the station serves the suburb of Starbeck and was the first station to serve Harrogate in 1848. The station is now unstaffed but has ticket machines available and both platforms are step-free.
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Knaresborough Train Station
Between Harrogate and York, the station serves the town of Knaresborough with two functioning platforms. The station is unstaffed with a ticket machine on platform 1, and step-free access is available to either platform.
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Pannal Train Station
Serving the towns of Pannal, Spacey Houses and the village of Burn Bridge, it operates on the Harrogate Line. The station is busy despite the small villages it serves due to its proximity to Leeds. It is unstaffed with step-free access available.
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In 1926, crime writer Agatha Christie was found staying at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel under an alias after a nationwide 11-day search.
Did you know?
In 1926, crime writer Agatha Christie was found staying at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel under an alias after a nationwide 11-day search.
Cheap train tickets to Harrogate
Use a Railcard
A Railcard usually costs £30–£35 and cuts 1/3 off most fares. There are several options available depending on your circumstances.
Travelling with a friend to Harrogate?
If two adults are travelling together and returning on the same day, you can get 25% off both tickets by purchasing a Duo train ticket. alid all day on weekends and after 09:00 or 09:30 on weekdays.
Travel off-peak to Harrogate
Avoid the rush hour. Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak train tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility than fixed Advance tickets.
Trains to Harrogate FAQs
Save up to 60% on train tickets to Harrogate when you book in advance with Northern. Advance tickets allow you to book up to 12 weeks in advance of travel. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.
Don't worry if your plans change – you can swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service in just a few steps for as little as £1.50.
Harrogate's main station is the centrally located Harrogate train station.
Pets are welcome on Northern trains to Harrogate. Up to two pets per passenger can travel for free and dogs must be kept on the lead at all times or in a carrier. Find out more about taking your dog on a Northern train.
There are no specific luggage restrictions on Northern trains to Harrogate. However, we ask that passengers are mindful of how much luggage they bring and use the dedicated luggage space provided. Please do not block the train doors, walkways or use seats for luggage.
If you lose an item on a Northern train to Harrogate or at Harrogate station, we will do our best to find the item for you. To report a lost item, call 0800 200 6060 or find out more on specific stations here.
Bicycles are allowed on Northern trains to Harrogate, however, space is limited and is first come, first served. We ask that those using bicycles not to block doorways and use the dedicated bike spaces. Find more about cycling with Northern here.
All Northern trains to Harrogate, as well as Harrogate train station, are equipped with accessibility features such as ramps and staff assistance. To find out more about the specific assistance given, head here.
Harrogate Convention Centre is only a short walk from Harrogate train station.
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