What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Harpenden?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Harpenden is to rideshare which costs £20 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Harpenden?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £60 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at The George PH via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Harpenden via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Chester to Harpenden?

The distance between Chester and Harpenden is 204 miles. The road distance is 163.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Harpenden without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £60 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Harpenden?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Chester to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harpenden bus from?

Chester to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harpenden train from?

Chester to Harpenden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Chester to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £60 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Chester to Harpenden bus arrive?

Chester to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Harpenden train arrive?

Chester to Harpenden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Harpenden is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Chester to Harpenden.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Harpenden?

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Harpenden.

Can I share a ride from Chester to Harpenden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chester and Harpenden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Chester to Harpenden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Harpenden by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2h 45m
£65–364
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Chester to Harpendenrideshare 162.8 mi
3h 26m
£20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
3h 43m
£29–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 707
6h 29m
£37–81
Train, bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
5h 14m
£48–114
Drive 162.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harpendencar 162.9 mi
2h 52m
£40–58
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 4m
£70–163
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
4h 44m
£87–259
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
5h 36m
£70–190

Chester to Harpenden by train and foot

79Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Harpenden, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Chester to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–350 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The George PH via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 6h 29m.

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