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 £75 - £130.

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 Pool Meadow Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

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 £75 - £130.

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 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 47m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 58m, you could also bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Chester to Harpenden bus arrive?

Chester to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry 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?

Book your Chester to Harpenden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Harpenden?

There are 1414+ 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

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

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 47m
£77–126
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 47m
£45–110
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
4h 58m
£61–167
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 35m
£57–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 707
6h 44m
£25–54
Drive 162.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harpendencar 162.9 mi
2h 53m
£40–57
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
£94–272
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 37m
£72–193

Chester to Harpenden by train and foot

82Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN) twice daily.

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