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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Harpenden is to bus via Oxford which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Luton DART Parkway via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Harpenden via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Harpenden?

The distance between Cheltenham and Harpenden is 150 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cheltenham to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Harpenden bus from?

Cheltenham to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Harpenden train from?

Cheltenham to Harpenden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Harpenden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cheltenham to Harpenden train arrive?

Cheltenham to Harpenden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Harpenden is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Cheltenham to Harpenden.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2h 45m
£69–135
Bus via Oxford
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus X52
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 737
5h 4m
£15–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk998 / ...
4h 12m
£24–55
Drive 85.5 mi
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Harpendencar 85.5 mi
1h 56m
£21–31
Bus via Oxford #2
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus X52
2. Take the bus from High Street to Aylesbury Bus Stnbus X20
3. Take the bus from Aylesbury Bus Stn to Luton Station Interchangebus X4
5h 50m

Cheltenham to Harpenden by train

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Distance: 149.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Harpenden via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Harpenden via London Heathrow Airport, Luton DART Parkway, and Luton Airport Parkway in around 4h 12m.

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