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

The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Watford is to line 321 bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harpenden to Watford is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Harpenden and Watford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Old Cock Inn and arriving at St John's Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Harpenden and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Watford. However, there are services departing from Harpenden and arriving at Watford Junction via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Harpenden to Watford?

The distance between Harpenden and Watford is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harpenden to Watford without a car is to train and line 602 bus which takes 49 min and costs £8 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Harpenden to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Watford bus from?

Harpenden to Watford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Old Cock Inn station.

Where do I catch the Harpenden to Watford train from?

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

Train or bus from Harpenden to Watford?

The best way to get from Harpenden to Watford is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £17 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 321 bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Harpenden to Watford bus arrive?

Harpenden to Watford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St John's Road station.

Where does the Harpenden to Watford train arrive?

Harpenden to Watford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Harpenden to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Harpenden to Watford is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Harpenden to Watford.

How do I get a train ticket from Harpenden to Watford?

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Harpenden to Watford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 602 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 602 bus
best
1. Take the train from Harpenden to Radletttrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the bus from Recreation Ground to King Streetbus 602
49 min
£9–14
Line 321 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Cock Inn to St John's Roadbus 321
1h 7m
£1–3
Train
1. Take the train from Harpenden to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Watford Junctiontrain London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
1h 1m
£18–65
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harpenden to Watfordtaxi 13.7 mi
20 min
£30–40
Drive 13.7 mi
1. Drive from Harpenden to Watfordcar 13.7 mi
20 min
£4–5

Harpenden to Watford by train and bus

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a train from Harpenden to Watford Junction via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Old Cock Inn to St John's Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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