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How to get fromHarpenden to Essexby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Harpenden to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 23m
    £34–70

  2. Bus, line 724 bus, line 510 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield stationbus bus 610
    2. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 724
    3. Take the bus from Temp Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 510 / ...
    4h 46m
    £9–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield stationbus bus 610
    2. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3h 51m
    £12–23

  4. Drive 50.7 mi

    1. Drive from Harpenden to Essexcar car 50.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harpenden to Essextaxi taxi 50.7 mi
    1h 7m
    £100–130

Harpenden to Essex by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Harpenden, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Harpenden to White Notley via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Cock Inn to Polecat Road via Hatfield station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 51m.

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