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Compare train and bus for London to Harlow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Harlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Harlow:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Harlow costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Harlow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Harlow
How to get from London to Harlow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Harlow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM3h35London8:05 PMHarlow$411One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM3h35London8:05 PMHarlow$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 PM3h30London4:30 PMHarlow$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:30 PM4h35London4:05 AMHarlow$461One-way0 transfers
3:30 PM3h35London7:05 PMHarlow$511One-way0 transfers
12:01 AM4h04London4:05 AMHarlow$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Harlow:
A train is $30 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Harlow costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Harlow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Harlow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Harlow Town (HWN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Harlow, Temporary Bus Station (Stand D).
- Travel with National Express to go to Harlow by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express to go to Harlow by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
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