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How to get fromCharing Cross to Harpendenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Harpendentrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    44 min
    £14–30

  2. Drive 27.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Harpendencar car 27.3 mi
    51 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 139 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charing Cross to West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Stationbus bus 139
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Harpendentrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    1h 13m
    £12–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Harpendentaxi taxi 27.3 mi
    51 min
    £200–250

  5. Line 757 bus, line 321 bus

    1. Take the bus from Baker Street Station to Black Boy PHbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Old Cock Innbus bus 321
    2h 9m
    £9–15

Charing Cross to Harpenden by subway and train

Calendar778Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Harpenden, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Harpenden every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trafalgar Square to Old Cock Inn via Marylebone Station, Baker Street Station, and Black Boy PH in around 2h 9m.

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