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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Rayleigh is to bus which costs £5 - £13 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Rayleigh is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Rayleigh?

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

How far is it from Harpenden to Rayleigh?

The distance between Harpenden and Rayleigh is 60 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £24 - £70.

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

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

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Rayleigh train from?

Harpenden to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Rayleigh is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £13 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Harpenden to Rayleigh train arrive?

Harpenden to Rayleigh train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Rayleigh is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Harpenden to Rayleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

Harpenden to Rayleigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Harpenden to Rayleigh by train, bus, 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 Harpenden to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 30m
£25–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
2. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59
3h 47m
£6–12
Drive 52.7 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Rayleighcar 52.7 mi
1h
£13–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield stationbus 610
2. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Moorgatetrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleightrain
2h 56m
£21–56

Harpenden to Rayleigh by train and subway

385Weekly Services

1h 30mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Harpenden to Rayleigh.

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Distance: 59.5 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Rayleigh via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harpenden to Eastwood Road via St Albans City, St Albans City station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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