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

The cheapest way to get from London to Harpenden is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Harpenden is to train which takes 31 min and costs £13 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between London and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Marble Arch and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Black Boy PH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between London and Harpenden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farringdon and arriving at Harpenden. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from London to Harpenden?

The distance between London and Harpenden is 26 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs £13 - £27.

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

The train from Farringdon to Harpenden takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Harpenden bus from?

London to Harpenden bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Marble Arch station.

Where do I catch the London to Harpenden train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Harpenden?

The best way to get from London to Harpenden is to train which takes 31 min and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can line 757 bus and line 321 bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the London to Harpenden bus arrive?

London to Harpenden bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Black Boy PH station.

Where does the London to Harpenden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Harpenden is 27 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from London to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Harpenden.

London to Harpenden - 4 ways to travel via train, line 757 bus

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

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 Farringdon to Harpendentrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
31 min
£13–27
Drive 27.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London to Harpendencar 27.2 mi
50 min
£7–10
Line 757 bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Marble Arch to Black Boy PHbus 757
2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Old Cock Innbus 321
1h 52m
£10–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Harpendentaxi 27.2 mi
50 min
£110–140

London to Harpenden by train

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 31 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Farringdon to Harpenden every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marble Arch to Old Cock Inn via Black Boy PH in around 1h 52m.

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