The average bus between Ilford and Harpenden takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. There is an hourly bus service from Ilford to Harpenden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Ilford and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Chingford Station and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ilford to Harpenden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Harpenden station via Chingford Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Ilford to Harpenden bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Ilford Station.
Ilford to Harpenden bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at St Peter's Street station.
The distance between Ilford and Harpenden is 41.2 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Ilford Station to Old Cock Inn via Chingford Station, Potters Bar station, and St Peter's Street in around 2h 56m.