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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at The George PH via Finchley Road Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Harpenden via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Harpenden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Harpenden is 417 miles. The road distance is 354.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Harpenden bus from?

Edinburgh to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Harpenden train from?

Edinburgh to Harpenden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 10h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £150 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Harpenden bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Harpenden train arrive?

Edinburgh to Harpenden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Harpenden is 354 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Edinburgh to Harpenden.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Harpenden train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Harpenden?

There are 1447+ hotels available in Harpenden.

Edinburgh to Harpenden - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 39m
£68–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 757
10h 52m
£33–95
Drive 352.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Harpendencar 352.1 mi
6h 20m
£86–124
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3h 3m
£42–142
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
8h 45m
£74–241
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
4h 3m
£96–278
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
4h 21m
£94–270
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3h 47m
£48–187
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Harpendentrain
4h 21m
£54–214
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Harpendentrain
4h 21m
£56–170

Edinburgh to Harpenden by train

209Weekly Trains

4h 39mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Harpenden.

Launch map view

Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Harpenden, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £55–120 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to The George PH via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 10h 52m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.