The average bus between Sheffield and Harpenden takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Harpenden station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Sheffield to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Sheffield to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
The distance between Sheffield and Harpenden is 189.6 km. The road distance is 229 km.
National Express operates a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Milton Keynes Coachway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–55 and the journey takes 3h 35m.