Public transport
An excellent train service exists between London/Edinburgh to Leeds/York. Trains run about every half hour (through the week) with average journey times from London of around 2 – 2.5 hours.
When at Leeds/York there is a simple change to a Harrogate bound train. These also run about every half hour (through the week) with an average journey time of 30 – 40mins. There is also a daily direct service to London Kings Cross.
By road
Directions to Harrogate by car:
From London: M1 - A1(M)
From the North: A1(M)
From the East: M621 - A1(M)
From the West: M56 - M62 - A1(M)
Then exit A1(M) at Junction 47 signposted Knaresborough and follow Harrogate signs.
Parking
Driving to HIC? No problem - there are 210 car parking spaces at the Harrogate International Centre alone, a further 1,200 at the nearby Jubilee and Victoria car parks, plus a 180-space car park specifically for contractors.
Harrogate International Centre car parking charges are as follows:
Up to 3 hrs - £4
Up to 6 hrs - £7.50
Up to 12 hours - £11.50
Up to 24 hrs - £13
Car parking for all evening entertainment events at the Harrogate International Centre (this does not include events taking place at the Royal Hall) is £2 per vehicle for entry to the HIC car park. Pay and display parking at all other times.
For those attending events at the Royal Hall, the nearest car park is the Jubille Car Park. This is available on a pay and display basis.
For information on car parks in and around Harrogate International Centre, please download the leaflet on the right-hand side.
