The average bus between Barking and Harpenden takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Barking to Harpenden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Barking and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Barking is at 5:03 AM which arrives into Harpenden at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxford Circus Station and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barking to Harpenden? 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 bus from Barking to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Harpenden station via Oxford Circus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Barking to Harpenden bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Barking Town Centre station.
Barking to Harpenden bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Old Cock Inn station.
The distance between Barking and Harpenden is 43.8 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Barking Town Centre to Old Cock Inn via Oxford Circus Station, Great Titchfield Street / Oxford Circus Station, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Marble Arch, and Black Boy PH in around 3h 29m.