There are 6 ways to get from Harpenden to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
1h 34m£40–90Bus via Bedford
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus Mk1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
3h 47m£7–11Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Parksidebus 786
2h 25m£12–25Drive 38.5 mi
- Drive from Harpenden to Cambridgecar 38.5 mi
52 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harpenden to Cambridgetaxi 38.5 mi
52 min£80–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield stationbus 610
- Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Cambridge / ...
2h 30m£22–49
Harpenden to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Cambridge is to bus via Bedford which costs £6 - £11 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Cambridge is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Hampton by Hilton and arriving at Parkside via Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Cambridge via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Harpenden and Cambridge is 80 miles. The road distance is 38.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Harpenden to Cambridge, including transfers.
Harpenden to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Harpenden to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Cambridge is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £25 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Cambridge via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Airport Bus Station to Parkside every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- [email protected]
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- [email protected]
- Website
- centrebus.info
Bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- http://www.centrebus.info
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
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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More Questions & Answers
Harpenden to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Harpenden to Cambridge train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Cambridge is 39 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Harpenden to Cambridge.
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