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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Harpenden is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Milton Keynes Coachway and Luton Station Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Harpenden via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Manchester to Harpenden?

The distance between Manchester and Harpenden is 209 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Manchester to Harpenden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harpenden bus from?

Manchester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Harpenden train from?

Manchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Harpenden?

The best way to get from Manchester to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Manchester to Harpenden bus arrive?

Manchester to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Harpenden train arrive?

Manchester to Harpenden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Harpenden?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Harpenden is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Manchester to Harpenden.

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

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

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Manchester to Harpenden - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Harpenden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2h 50m
£78–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
5h 22m
£34–83
Drive 158.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Harpendencar 158.5 mi
3h 19m
£39–56
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Harpendentrain
3h 41m
£80–299
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
3h 23m
£50–85
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
4h 32m
£93–145
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
4h 34m
£61–137
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 3m
£63–195
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 21m
£119–276

Manchester to Harpenden by train and foot

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 207.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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