The average train between Inverness and Harrogate takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 every 4 hours between Inverness and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Harrogate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Harrogate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Inverness to Harrogate train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Harrogate train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at York station.
Book your Inverness to Harrogate train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Harrogate is 422.7 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Harrogate via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 51m.