The average train between Reading and Harrogate takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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 Reading and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Harrogate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Reading to Harrogate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Harrogate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at York station.
Book your Reading to Harrogate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Harrogate is 284.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Harrogate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 3h 53m.