The average train between Harrogate and Stafford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate to Stafford. 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 Stafford. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Stafford at 5:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrogate to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Stafford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Harrogate to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Harrogate station.
Harrogate to Stafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Harrogate to Stafford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harrogate and Stafford is 137.3 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Stafford via Leeds and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 14m.