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

The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Harpenden is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darlington to Harpenden is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Darlington and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Darlington to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Darlington and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Darlington to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Darlington and arriving at Luton via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Darlington to Harpenden?

The distance between Darlington and Harpenden is 228 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darlington to Harpenden without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £70 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Darlington to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Harpenden bus from?

Darlington to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darlington to Harpenden train from?

Darlington to Harpenden train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Darlington to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Darlington to Harpenden is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £180 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Darlington to Harpenden bus arrive?

Darlington to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Darlington to Harpenden train arrive?

Darlington to Harpenden train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Darlington to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Darlington to Harpenden is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Darlington to Harpenden.

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

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Darlington to Harpenden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Darlington to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
3h 45m
£71–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 591 / ...
6h 43m
£43–104
Drive 222 mi
1. Drive from Darlington to Harpendencar 222 mi
3h 37m
£55–79
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
4h 36m
£84–314
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 48m
£118–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
5h 36m
£123–369
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 56m
£98–266
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 28m
£139–342

Darlington to Harpenden by train and bus

101Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Darlington to Old Cock Inn via Sheffield, Luton, and Luton Station Interchange in around 4h 48m.

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