There are 4 ways to get from Harpenden to Alfriston by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Harpenden to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 28m£48–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadbus Uk998
6h 13m£21–29Train, bus
- Take the train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airporttrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
5h 8m£38Drive 86.9 mi
- Drive from Harpenden to Alfristoncar 86.9 mi
2h 25m£22–32
Harpenden to Alfriston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Alfriston is to bus which costs £21 - £29 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Alfriston is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Alfriston. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Market Cross via Brighton Station and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Alfriston. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Polegate via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Harpenden and Alfriston is 95 miles. The road distance is 87.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Alfriston without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Harpenden to Alfriston, including transfers.
Harpenden to Alfriston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Harpenden to Alfriston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Alfriston is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Alfriston, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Coach Park via East Croydon, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £36
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Polegate
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Harpenden to Alfriston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road.
Harpenden to Alfriston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Alfriston is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Harpenden to Alfriston.
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