The average train between Harrogate and Leicester takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Harrogate to Leicester. 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 Harrogate and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Leicester at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Leicester station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Harrogate to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Harrogate to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Leicester is 152.8 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 46m.