The average train between Cardiff and Harrogate takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Harrogate station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Harrogate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cardiff to Harrogate train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Harrogate is 300.3 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Harrogate via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 5h 27m.