The average bus between Harpenden and Barnes takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden to Barnes. 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 twice daily between Harpenden and Barnes. The earliest departure is at 10:21 PM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Barnes at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden to Barnes? 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 Harpenden to Barnes. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Barnes station via Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Harpenden to Barnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Barnes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Marble Arch station.
The distance between Harpenden and Barnes is 38.9 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Barnes Pond via Black Boy PH, Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Sloane Square Station / Lower Sloane Street, and Sloane Square in around 2h 58m.