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

The cheapest way to get from York to Harpenden is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct train between York and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from York to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Harpenden via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from York to Harpenden?

The distance between York and Harpenden is 213 miles. The road distance is 181.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from York to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Harpenden train from?

York to Harpenden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train, bus or fly from York to Harpenden?

The best way to get from York to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the York to Harpenden train arrive?

York to Harpenden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Harpenden is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from York to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

There are 1458+ hotels available in Harpenden.

York to Harpenden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from York to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or plane

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 York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 23m
£62–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to Luton DART Parkwaybus Ukn14
5h 1m
£18–34
Drive 180.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Harpendencar 180.2 mi
3h 4m
£44–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
5h 12m
£86–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 100 / ...
3h 25m
£89–123
Train, bus via Nottingham
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
6h 20m
£39–117
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
5h 6m
£83–414
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LBA - LTN
6h 37m
£62–159

York to Harpenden by train

416Weekly Trains

2h 23mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £95–130 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Grand Central Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from York to Luton DART Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £16–28 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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