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Chester to Harrogate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Harrogate takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 10m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to Newton-le-Willowstrain train
  2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Harrogatetrain train
2h 56m
£30–60

Chester to Harrogate train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton-le-Willows and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Harrogate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 99.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Harrogate via Newton-le-Willows and Leeds in around 2h 56m.

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