How to get from Hertford to Harpenden by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Hertford to Harpenden in London, take the 724 bus from Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford station to St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Harpenden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 724724
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford
    ID B
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Heathrow Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
    ID C
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    St Albans City
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 6
    Ride to train station Harpenden
    Ride to train station
    Harpenden
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from Hertford to Harpenden in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hertford North station to Highbury & Islington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Harpenden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Hertford North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hertford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Moorgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    42 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station Harpenden
    Ride to train station
    Harpenden
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hertford to Harpenden

The distance between Hertford, London and Harpenden, London is approximately 20.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hertford to Harpenden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Hertford

Hertford is located at Hertford, London and the nearest public transport station is Fordwich Rise, Hertford.

Bus stations close to Hertford:

  • Fordwich Rise, Hertford
  • Golden Griffin Ph, Hertford
  • County Hospital, Hertford

Public transport stations close to Harpenden, London

Harpenden is located at Harpenden, London and the nearest public transport station is Harpenden.

Bus stations close to Harpenden:

  • Harpenden
  • Harpenden Railway Station, Harpenden
  • The Cedars, Harpenden

Related Routes

By Tube and train

To get from Hertford to Harpenden in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREAT NORTHERN train from Hertford North station to Highbury & Islington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to Harpenden station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Hertford North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hertford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    Moorgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Highbury & Islington
    42 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Brixton
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station Harpenden
    Ride to train station
    Harpenden
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hertford to Harpenden?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 724, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hertford to Harpenden?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hertford and Harpenden in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hertford to Harpenden in London?

    The 724 bus line goes from Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford station near Hertford to Heathrow Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Heathrow Airport station near Harpenden in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Hertford to Harpenden in London by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hertford and Harpenden in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hertford to get to Harpenden in London?

    Get on the 724 bus from the Hertford North Railway Station, Hertford stop near Hertford in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hertford and Harpenden in London?

    Get off the bus at the Heathrow Airport station, which is closest to Harpenden in London.

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