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Watford Junction to Harrogate trains

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The average train between Watford Junction and Harrogate takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 34m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford Junction to Harrogate train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 225.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Watford Junction, England and Harrogate, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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