By Car

Harrogate is easy to reach by car.
From the South
Take the M1 and A1(M) before leaving at Junction 45 (Wetherby) then take the A661 to Harrogate. Alternatively, continue on the A1(M) to Junction 47 (Knaresborough) then follow the signs to Harrogate.
From the North
Take the A1(M) and exit at Junction 47 (Knaresborough) then follow the signs to Harrogate.
The address of The Royal Hall is: Royal Hall, Ripon Road, Harrogate HG1 2RD
The Royal Hall is located just on the outskirts of the town centre.  The nearest car parks are the Jubilee Car Park and the HIC (Harrogate International Centre) underground car park.  The Jubilee Car Park will stay open until 11pm Sunday to Wednesday and 7am – 11.59pm Thursday to Saturday.   It has 444 spaces, with 16 disabled spaces.  If you are using Sat Nav to reach the car park you can use the postcode: HG1 1DJ.
HIC has its own underground car park with around 158 spaces. The entrance is on Springfield Avenue (next to the Holiday Inn).  The postcode for your Satnav is: HG1 2HU

By Rail

Harrogate Train Station is situated in the heart of the town and delivers you to within walking distance all the major town centre hotels and attractions. We would recommend taking a taxi to the Royal Hall if you have luggage and are not used to too much walking – although it is downhill all the way!
The station is well-served by East Coast trains and as well as connecting to main line services at Leeds and York, Harrogate Train Station has daily direct services to and from London Kings Cross.
Harrogate Station
Station Parade
Harrogate
HG1 1TE

By Coach

Check the National Express website. They operate many services to Harrogate from major cities around the country.

By Air

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) is the closest airport to Harrogate.
British Airways run daily flights between Harrogate and London Heathrow and there are regular flights from many connections in Europe and worldwide, including Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin and Scandinavia.
To get from the airport to Harrogate it couldn’t be simpler – Catch the Airport Direct  47 bus which runs hourly and will drop you off at the bus station in the town centre and a short walk or taxi ride to The Royal Hall and main city centre hotels.
Alternatively, there is a taxi service available with just a 20 minute drive.
Visitors arriving into the UK via Manchester Airport will find regular train services will bring them to Leeds where they can change to the Harrogate line which will bring them to the very centre of the town.

By Bus – getting around the area

Harrogate is served by two bus companies, TransDev – The Harrogate Bus Company and Connexions.
The 36 Transdev Service runs between Ripon, Harrogate and Leeds and leaves from Harrogate for Leeds every 15 minutes throughout the day on weekdays and Saturdays and every 30 minutes on Sundays and Bank Holidays. 36 buses provide a high level of comfort including leather seats and free wifi. Buses stop outside the Royal Hall. For more information and timetables: www.harrogatebus.co.
Connexions buses, operated by Harrogate Coach Travel, cover a network of local services around Harrogate and Ripon and run regular buses to Boroughbridge, York, Otley, and Ilkley.

Harrogate Town Centre

See this nifty car park website

Car parking is always difficult in busy town centres and this nifty website can certainly help you find the right spot!
Simply type where you are going – eg – The Royal Hall or your Hotel in the box “Where are you Going” and you will get a map showing all the parking areas, how much it costs and how long it will take you to walk from the car par to your destination.  Very clever!