How to travel from London to Harlow

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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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$19

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$49

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$28

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1h 0m

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30m

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30m

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3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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1h 6m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Harlow is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Harlow is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Harlow take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Harlow including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Harlow among Omio's users.

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from London to Harlow

How to get from London to Harlow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Harlow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    4:30 PM3h35
    London
    8:05 PMHarlow
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    4:30 PM3h35
    London
    8:05 PMHarlow
    $411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    1:00 PM3h30
    London
    4:30 PMHarlow
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    11:30 PM4h35
    London
    4:05 AMHarlow
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    3:30 PM3h35
    London
    7:05 PMHarlow
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    12:01 AM4h04
    London
    4:05 AMHarlow
    $541One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Harlow

Travel to Harlow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Harlow.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Harlow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Harlow is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Harlow is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Harlow take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 41m.

The distance from London to Harlow is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Harlow is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Harlow:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Harlow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Harlow by bus.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express to go to Harlow by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Harlow:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Stansted Express.
Omio customers who travel from London to Harlow often also extend their vacation to go to London Liverpool Street (LST), Tottenham, Stratford, Chelmsford, Cambridge. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Harlow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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