Lowest Prices
We partner with the top coach & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
24 trains operate daily from Harrogate to Stansted. The train trip from Harrogate to Stansted is usually about 4 hours and 18 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Northern Rail + Connections train can get you there in as little as 3 hours and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 161 mi (260 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 58m |
| Lowest price | £100.50 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Harrogate to Stansted?
Northern Rail + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Harrogate to Stansted. However, there are 24 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 24 | 4h 18m | £100.50 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Harrogate to Stansted start from £100, and on average cost . Daily there are 24 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Stansted. Northern Rail + Connections in Harrogate leaves from Harrogate Station and 2 other stations. And in Stansted trains arrive at Stansted Airport Train Station .
From Harrogate to Stansted train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 4 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stansted faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 58 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Northern Rail + Connections offers 24 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Stansted.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Harrogate and Stansted is approximately 161 miles, or 260 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 18 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Harrogate to Stansted. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Harrogate at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Harrogate?
Main departure station: Starbeck
Harrogate has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Stansted.
All train stations in Harrogate:
Starbeck
Harrogate Station
Hornbeam Park Station
Where is the train station in Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport Train Station
Stansted has one train station.
Train stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport Train Station
Get around town with Moovit
Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare coach and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap coach and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading coach and train companies, we always have the best coach and train deals out there.
Book coaches and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more