What is the cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Stanstead?

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Stanstead is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Harpenden to Stanstead?

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Stanstead is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Harpenden to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Luton DART Parkway and arriving at Scotchford Bridge via Bus Interchange and West Suffolk Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Sudbury (Suffolk) via Farringdon station, London Liverpool Street and Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Stanstead?

The distance between Harpenden and Stanstead is 92 miles. The road distance is 61.9 miles.

How do I travel from Harpenden to Stanstead without a car?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Stanstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Harpenden to Stanstead?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Harpenden to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Stanstead bus from?

Harpenden to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Stanstead train from?

Harpenden to Stanstead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.

Train or bus from Harpenden to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £23 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Harpenden to Stanstead bus arrive?

Harpenden to Stanstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thetford station.

Where does the Harpenden to Stanstead train arrive?

Harpenden to Stanstead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Stanstead is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Harpenden to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 678+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Harpenden to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 42 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 8m
£43–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetfordbus Uk950
5h 57m
£12–23
Drive 61.5 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Stansteadcar 61.5 mi
1h 27m
£15–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield stationbus 610
2. Take the train from Hatfield (Herts) to Cambridgetrain
3. Take the train from Cambridge to Bury St Edmundstrain
5h 32m
£40–88
Bus, line 42 bus
1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to Hatfield stationbus 610
2. Take the bus from Hatfield station to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
6h 35m
£15–27

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Distance: 91.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Stanway Close via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luton DART Parkway to Thetford every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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