There are 3 ways to get from Leicester to Harpenden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
1h 34m£38–59Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
2h 21m£15–36Drive 75.4 mi
- Drive from Leicester to Harpendencar 75.4 mi
1h 19m£19–28
Leicester to Harpenden by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Harpenden is to bus which costs £14 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
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.
The distance between Leicester and Harpenden is 75 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.
The best way to get from Leicester to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Leicester to Harpenden, including transfers.
Leicester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
The best way to get from Leicester to Harpenden is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 2h 21m.
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, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Leicester to Kettering
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Leicester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Luton Station Interchange.
Leicester to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Kettering station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Harpenden is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Leicester to Harpenden.
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