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How to get fromTrafalgar Square to Harpendenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Harpendentrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    1h
    £16–21

  2. Drive  27.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Trafalgar Square to Harpendencar car 27.2 mi
    50 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 139 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trafalgar Square to West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Stationbus bus 139
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Harpendentrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    1h 10m
    £13–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trafalgar Square to Harpendentaxi taxi 27.2 mi
    50 min
    £120–150

  5. Line 757 bus, line 321 bus

    1. Take the bus from Marble Arch to Black Boy PHbus bus 757
    2. Take the bus from Black Boy PH to Old Cock Innbus bus 321
    2h 28m
    £9–16

Trafalgar Square to Harpenden by foot and train

Calendar584Weekly Services
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Trafalgar Square, England and Harpenden, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Harpenden every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £15–19 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Trafalgar Square to Old Cock Inn via Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, and Black Boy PH in around 2h 28m.

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