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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Harpenden is to bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Harpenden via Clapham Junction and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Harpenden?

The distance between Basingstoke and Harpenden is 74 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Harpenden without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 41m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Basingstoke to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Harpenden bus from?

Basingstoke to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Harpenden train from?

Basingstoke to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Harpenden is to train via London which takes 1h 41m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £21 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Harpenden bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Harpenden train arrive?

Basingstoke to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Harpenden is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Basingstoke to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Harpenden by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Hampsteadtrain
3. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Harpendentrain
1h 41m
£35–58
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3h 7m
£11–21
Drive 63 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Harpendencar 63 mi
1h 7m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Harpendentrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
1h 45m
£35–53
Bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Watford Junction stationbus Ra3
3. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Old Cock Innbus 321
3h 30m
£37–54

Basingstoke to Harpenden by train

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Harpenden via Clapham Junction, West Hampstead, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange in around 3h 7m.

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