There are 5 ways to get from Harpenden to Datchet by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Harpenden to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Take the train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLL
- Take the train from Richmond (London) to Datchet
1h 43m£25–51Drive 32 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harpenden to Datchet32 mi
37 min£9–12Line 321 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction station321
- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 3Ra3
2h 52mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Harpenden to Datchet32 mi
37 min£65–85Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5230 / ...
2h 55m£26–44
Harpenden to Datchet by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Datchet is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Datchet is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Datchet. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at The Green via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 3 and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Datchet. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Datchet via West Hampstead and Richmond (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Harpenden and Datchet is 43 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Datchet without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Harpenden to Datchet, including transfers.
Harpenden to Datchet bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Datchet train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Datchet is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 321 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Datchet, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Datchet via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead, and Richmond (London) in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to The Green via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 3, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 2h 52m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Harpenden to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLL
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Richmond (London) to Datchet
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Harpenden Taxis Drivr Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1582 206 422
- Website
- harpendentaxis.net
Euro Cabs Harpenden Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 566 566
- Website
- euro-cabs.co.uk
A1 Taxis Harpenden
- Phone
- +44 1582 822 222
- Website
- a1taxis.net
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More Questions & Answers
Harpenden to Datchet bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Harpenden to Datchet train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Datchet is 32 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Harpenden to Datchet.
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