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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 an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, while a bus costs an average of €41.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Harlow
Compare the available ways to get from London to Harlow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Harlow:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Harlow costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Harlow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
The journey is about 35m faster (31m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
12:30 PM 3h50 London 4:20 PM Harlow €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 PM 3h50 London 4:20 PM Harlow €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:10 AM 3h35 London 9:45 AM Harlow €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:01 PM 4h04 London 3:05 AM Harlow €38 1 One-way 0 transfers12:01 AM 4h04 London 4:05 AM Harlow €42 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 PM 4h35 London 3:05 AM Harlow €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Harlow:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Harlow costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Harlow take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains 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 Greater Anglia to go to Harlow by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Harlow by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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