The average train between Whitby and Harrogate takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitby 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 Whitby to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Harrogate station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Whitby to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Book your Whitby to Harrogate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and Harrogate is 81.5 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Harrogate via Middlesbrough and York in around 4h 10m.