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 47m and costs £70 - £120.

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 Old Cock Inn via Birmingham Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 National Express, 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 47m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 7m, you could also bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Chester to Harpenden bus arrive?

Chester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 53m 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 1482+ 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 plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2h 47m
£74–112
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 27m
£27–103
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 7m
£65–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 13m
£26–46
Train, bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus X3 / ...
6h 23m
£50–103
Drive 162.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harpendencar 162.9 mi
2h 53m
£41–59
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
£98–292
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 22m
£84–176

Chester to Harpenden by train and foot

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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 £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN) 3 times a day.

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