The average train between Manchester and Harrogate takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 12:05 AM. 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 train from Manchester to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Manchester to Harrogate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to Harrogate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Manchester to Harrogate train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and Harrogate is 73 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Harrogate via Leeds in around 1h 40m.