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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Harpenden is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Coach Station and The Galleria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Harpenden via Liverpool Street station and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Colchester to Harpenden?

The distance between Colchester and Harpenden is 78 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Colchester to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Harpenden bus from?

Colchester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Harpenden train from?

Colchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Colchester to Harpenden is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Colchester to Harpenden bus arrive?

Colchester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Harpenden train arrive?

Colchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Harpenden is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Colchester to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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Colchester to Harpenden - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Harpenden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 30m
£34–100
Drive 63.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Harpendencar 63.5 mi
1h 25m
£16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to The Galleriabus 737
3. Take the bus from The Galleria to Old Cock Innbus 610
3h 40m
£19–34

Colchester to Harpenden by train and subway

640Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Harpenden via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Farringdon station, and Farringdon in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Old Cock Inn via Coach Station and The Galleria in around 3h 40m.

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