What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Harrogate?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Harrogate is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Harrogate?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Harrogate is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at West Park Church via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Harrogate?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Harrogate via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Harrogate?

The distance between Preston and Harrogate is 79 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Harrogate without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Harrogate without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £14 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Harrogate?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Preston to Harrogate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Harrogate bus from?

Preston to Harrogate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Harrogate train from?

Preston to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Harrogate?

The best way to get from Preston to Harrogate is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £14 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Preston to Harrogate bus arrive?

Preston to Harrogate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Harrogate train arrive?

Preston to Harrogate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Preston to Harrogate?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Harrogate is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Preston to Harrogate.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Harrogate?

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Where can I stay near Harrogate?

There are 1859+ hotels available in Harrogate.

Preston to Harrogate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 36 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Harrogate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to HarrogateLeeds - York / ...
2h 31m
£14–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford InterchangeBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to West Park ChurchA2
3h 1m
Drive 56.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Harrogate56.8 mi
1h 11m
£14–21
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to West Park Church36
3h 59m

Preston to Harrogate by train

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Distance: 78.8 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Harrogate, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Harrogate via Leeds in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to West Park Church via Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 59m.

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