There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Harpenden by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2h 3m£44–78Bus, line 321 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Watford Junction stationbus Ra3
- Take the bus from Watford Junction station to Old Cock Innbus 321
4h 6m£15–25Drive 91.2 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Harpendencar 91.2 mi
1h 38m£23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
4h 7m£18–31
Southampton to Harpenden by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Harpenden is to bus and line 321 bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Harpenden is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Watford Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Harpenden via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Southampton and Harpenden is 106 miles. The road distance is 91.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Harpenden without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Southampton to Harpenden, including transfers.
Southampton to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Harpenden is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 321 bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Harpenden, England?
South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Old Cock Inn via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Watford Junction station in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Watford Junction station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Watford Junction station to Old Cock Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Harpenden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Harpenden is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Southampton to Harpenden.
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