The average train between Chester and Harrogate takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Chester to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Chester to Harrogate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Chester and Harrogate is 126.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Harrogate via Leeds in around 3h 6m.