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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Harpenden is to bus and line 724 bus and line 321 bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Harpenden via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Guildford to Harpenden?

The distance between Guildford and Harpenden is 57 miles. The road distance is 49 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Harpenden without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 47m and costs £27 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Guildford to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Harpenden bus from?

Guildford to Harpenden bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Harpenden train from?

Guildford to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Guildford to Harpenden is to train via London which takes 1h 47m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Guildford to Harpenden bus arrive?

Guildford to Harpenden bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Harpenden train arrive?

Guildford to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Harpenden is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Guildford to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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Guildford to Harpenden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Guildford to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
1h 47m
£27–39
Bus, line 724 bus, line 321 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Watford Junction stationbus 724 / ...
3. Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Old Cock Innbus 321
3h 50m
£5–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
3h 27m
£9–15
Drive 48.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Harpendencar 48.7 mi
1h 1m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Guildford to Harpendentaxi 48.7 mi
1h 1m
£210–260
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Redhill to Harpendentrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2h 5m
£36–42

Guildford to Harpenden by bus

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Guildford to London Waterloo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Luton Station Interchange in around 3h 27m.

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