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 £45 - £110 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Harpenden is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £85.

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 Sutton Street and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

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 Luton via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Durham to Harpenden?

The distance between Durham and Harpenden is 250 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 and bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £75 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m 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 Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Harpenden train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Durham to Harpenden is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £130 - £200 and takes 5h 6m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield 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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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 101 / ...
4h 4m
£79–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 598
6h 33m
£45–109
Drive 238.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Harpendencar 238.9 mi
3h 57m
£59–84
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 23m
£77–297
Train
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 6m
£130–192
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 45m
£90–249
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham 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 53m
£131–382
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 15m
£132–325
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 7m
£112–299
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
6h 10m
£101–229

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 248.4 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Milton Keynes Coachway twice daily. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Old Cock Inn via Sheffield, Luton, and Luton Station Interchange in around 5h 6m.

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