The average train between Penrith and Harrogate takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 hourly between Penrith and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Harrogate station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Penrith to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Harrogate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Penrith to Harrogate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Harrogate is 109.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Harrogate via Preston and Leeds in around 4h 6m.