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How to get fromLondon to Essendonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Essendon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 201 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Welwyn Garden Citytrain train London Kings Cross - Letchworth Garden City / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to War Memorialbus bus 201
    1h 47m
    £12–27

  2. Drive 19.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London to Essendoncar car 19.9 mi
    48 min
    £5–8

  3. Train, line 641 bus

    1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Broxbournetrain train London Liverpool Street - Hertford East / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broxbourne station to Holwell Roundaboutbus bus 641
    2h 17m
    £18–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London to Essendontaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    48 min
    £150–180

London to Essendon by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between London, England and Essendon, England?

There is no direct connection from London to Essendon. However, you can take the train to Welwyn Garden City, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 201 bus to War Memorial. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Liverpool Street to Holwell Roundabout via Broxbourne and Broxbourne station in around 2h 17m.

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