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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Chester is to rideshare which costs £20 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Chester. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Black Boy PH and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Chester?

The distance between Harpenden and Chester is 159 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £19 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Harpenden to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Chester bus from?

Harpenden to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Harpenden to Chester?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Chester is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs £22 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £270 and takes 3h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Harpenden to Chester bus arrive?

Harpenden to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Harpenden to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Harpenden to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Chester is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Harpenden to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 978+ hotels available in Chester.

Can I share a ride from Harpenden to Chester?

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

Harpenden to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Harpenden to Chester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 27m
£20–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
6h 57m
£22–57
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Harpenden to Chesterrideshare 162.4 mi
3h 25m
£20
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 28m
£87–280
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 41m
£55–265
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Chestercar 162.5 mi
2h 51m
£40–58
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
5h 59m
£70–169
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 18m
£69–200

Harpenden to Chester by train and bus

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Chester Bus Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–230 and the journey takes 2h 4m.

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