The average train between Rotherham and Harrogate takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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 Rotherham and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Rotherham to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rotherham Central station.
Rotherham to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Harrogate station.
Book your Rotherham to Harrogate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Rotherham and Harrogate is 63.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Harrogate via Leeds in around 1h 56m.