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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Harpenden is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Harpenden is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Harpenden via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Durham to Harpenden?

The distance between Durham and Harpenden is 280 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £95 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Durham to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Harpenden bus from?

Durham to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Harpenden train from?

Durham to Harpenden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Durham to Harpenden is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Durham to Harpenden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Durham to Harpenden train arrive?

Durham to Harpenden train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Harpenden is 240 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Durham to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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Durham to Harpenden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 21m
£98–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598 / ...
8h 34m
£41–69
Drive 238.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Harpendencar 238.9 mi
3h 57m
£59–85
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
4h 25m
£80–289
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lutontrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
5h 11m
£112–163
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4h 44m
£86–231
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 28m
£130–283
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
6h 36m
£124–370
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 6m
£109–256

Durham to Harpenden by train

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Distance: 278 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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