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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Harpenden is to bus via Luton DART Parkway which costs £10 - £19 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Luton DART Parkway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Harpenden via Kettering and Luton Airport Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Leicester to Harpenden?

The distance between Leicester and Harpenden is 75 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Leicester to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Harpenden bus from?

Leicester to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Harpenden train from?

Leicester to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Leicester to Harpenden is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton DART Parkway, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 1h 51m.

Where does the Leicester to Harpenden bus arrive?

Leicester to Harpenden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luton DART Parkway station.

Where does the Leicester to Harpenden train arrive?

Leicester to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Harpenden is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Leicester to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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Leicester to Harpenden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Harpenden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 34m
£37–60
Bus via Luton DART Parkway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton DART Parkwaybus Uk002
1h 51m
£11–19
Drive 75.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Harpendencar 75.4 mi
1h 19m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
2h 26m
£15–35

Leicester to Harpenden by train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.2 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Harpenden via Kettering and Luton Airport Parkway in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton DART Parkway once daily. Tickets cost £8–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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