There are 5 ways to get from Harpenden to Central London by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Harpenden to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from West Hampstead to Gunnersburytrain Stratford / ...
1h 2m£21–25Line 321 bus, line 112 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Black Boy PHbus 321
- Take the bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadwaybus 112
2h 13m£6–11Drive 26.6 mi
- Drive from Harpenden to Central Londoncar 26.6 mi
50 min£7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harpenden to Central Londontaxi 26.6 mi
50 min£120–150Train, subway
- Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to South Ealing stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 4m£22
Harpenden to Central London by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Central London is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Central London is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Central London. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Darwin Road Brentford via Black Boy PH, Prince Charles Drive and Ealing Broadway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Central London. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Gunnersbury via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Harpenden and Central London is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Central London without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £20 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Harpenden to Central London, including transfers.
Harpenden to Central London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.
Harpenden to Central London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Central London is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £20 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 321 bus and line 112 bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Central London, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Windmill Road South Ealing via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead, Gunnersbury, and Gunnersbury Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Darwin Road Brentford via Black Boy PH, Brent Cross Centre / North Circular Road, Prince Charles Drive, Haven Green / Ealing Broadway, and Ealing Broadway Station in around 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- London Overground
Train from West Hampstead to Gunnersbury
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- London Overground
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to South Ealing station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Old Cock Inn to Black Boy PH
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metroline Travel
Bus from Prince Charles Drive to Haven Green / Ealing Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Metroline Travel
- Contactless or Oyster card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
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 Central London bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Black Boy PH station.
Harpenden to Central London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Central London is 27 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Harpenden to Central London.
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