The average bus between Wakefield and Harrogate takes 1h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 27m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Wakefield to Harrogate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Wakefield and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds City Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Wakefield to Harrogate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.
Wakefield to Harrogate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at West Park Church station.
The distance between Wakefield and Harrogate is 34.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to West Park Church via Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 38m.