The average train between Shrewsbury and Harrogate takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Harrogate station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Shrewsbury to Harrogate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Harrogate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Harrogate train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Harrogate is 163.6 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Harrogate via Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds in around 3h 42m.