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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Scunthorpe is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Scunthorpe is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Scunthorpe station. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Scunthorpe?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Scunthorpe. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Scunthorpe via King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Scunthorpe?

The distance between Harpenden and Scunthorpe is 204 miles. The road distance is 142.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Scunthorpe without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Harpenden to Scunthorpe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Scunthorpe bus from?

Harpenden to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Scunthorpe train from?

Harpenden to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Scunthorpe?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Scunthorpe is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Harpenden to Scunthorpe bus arrive?

Harpenden to Scunthorpe bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Harpenden to Scunthorpe train arrive?

Harpenden to Scunthorpe train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Scunthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Scunthorpe is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Harpenden to Scunthorpe.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Harpenden to Scunthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to DoncasterLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 11m
£44–146
Drive 141.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harpenden to Scunthorpe141.5 mi
2h 44m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Station230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station152
6h 54m
£49–88
Train via Kettering
1. Take the train from Luton to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffield
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Scunthorpe
5h 26m
£60–141

Harpenden to Scunthorpe by train

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Doncaster every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Bus Station via Luton Station Interchange and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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