The average bus between Leicester and Harpenden takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Leicester 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 Leicester and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Luton DART Parkway and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Harpenden station via Luton DART Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Leicester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.
Book your Leicester to Harpenden bus tickets online with National Express, Arriva UK and Centrebus.
The distance between Leicester and Harpenden is 105.5 km. The road distance is 122 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton DART Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m.