There are 4 ways to get from Harpenden to Bracknell by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLLtrain
- Take the train from Richmond (London) to Bracknelltrain
1h 59m£29–43Line 321 bus, bus, line 703 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction stationbus 321
- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bracknell Bus Stationbus 703
4h 16m£7–18Drive 40.8 mi
- Drive from Harpenden to Bracknellcar 40.8 mi
59 min£11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harpenden to Bracknelltaxi 40.8 mi
59 min£180–220
Harpenden to Bracknell by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Bracknell is to line 321 bus and bus and line 703 bus which costs £6 - £18 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Bracknell is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Bracknell station. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Bracknell Bus Station via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Bracknell. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Bracknell via West Hampstead and Richmond (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Harpenden and Bracknell is 52 miles. The road distance is 41.1 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Bracknell without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £28 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Harpenden to Bracknell, including transfers.
Harpenden to Bracknell bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Bracknell train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Bracknell is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 321 bus and bus and line 703 bus, which costs £6 - £18 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Bracknell, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Bracknell via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead, and Richmond (London) in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Bracknell Bus Station via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from West Hampstead to Richmond NLL
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- London Overground
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Richmond (London) to Bracknell
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Old Cock Inn to Watford Junction station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Watford Junction station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +44 118 973 3486
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thames Valley Buses
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bracknell Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Thames Valley Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £180–220
A1 Taxis Harpenden
- Phone
- +44 1582 822 222
- Website
- a1taxis.net
Euro Cabs Harpenden Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1582 566 566
- Website
- euro-cabs.co.uk
Harpenden Taxis Drivr Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1582 206 422
- Website
- harpendentaxis.net
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Booking & Getting There
Harpenden to Bracknell bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Harpenden to Bracknell train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Bracknell is 41 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Harpenden to Bracknell.
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