There are 4 ways to get from Harpenden to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
3h 36m£66–115Bus via Oxford
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 737
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Royal Wellbus X52
5h 55m£12–21Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Wellbus 444 / ...
4h 51m£22–36Drive 85.8 mi
- Drive from Harpenden to Cheltenhamcar 85.8 mi
1h 56m£22–31
Harpenden to Cheltenham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Cheltenham is to bus via Oxford which costs £11 - £21 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at Royal Well via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Harpenden and Cheltenham is 150 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Harpenden to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Harpenden to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Harpenden to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
The best way to get from Harpenden to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Harpenden to Cheltenham Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Royal Well via Luton Station Interchange and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Harpenden to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Royal Well
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Harpenden to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Harpenden to Cheltenham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Cheltenham is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Harpenden to Cheltenham.
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