Harpenden
Harpenden to Gatwick
Flights from Gatwick, starting in Harpenden. By road that means 1 hour 13 minutes and 73.9 miles, the M1 and M25 doing most of the work. Gatwick's North Terminal is 68 minutes from Harpenden; the South Terminal 72 minutes. Luton is 56 minutes nearer, but the airline and the flight decide the airport. One Harpenden landmark is Bowers House, listed Grade II*. Harpenden is a town of 20,000 to 50,000 people, about 31,000 at the last figure. Gatwick's North Terminal opened in 1988.
How the day runs
An executive saloon suits one to three passengers. In Harpenden the chauffeur comes to the house and carries the bags out. Neighbouring St Albans is 64 minutes from Gatwick, and Luton 71 minutes. Back at Gatwick, look for your name in arrivals; the bags go straight to the car. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 12 minutes from Harpenden via the M40, M25 and M1.
- Harpenden to London Gatwick1 hr 13 min, 73.9 miles, in clear traffic
- London Gatwick to Harpenden1 hr 11 min, 73.4 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Bowers House, in central Harpenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHarpenden had about 31,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgGatwick's North Terminal opened in 1988.
Source: wikidata.orgMoat House Hotel, in central Harpenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Harpenden by road is Harpenden (HPD), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon Gatwick's IATA code is LGW.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How many miles is Gatwick by road from Harpenden?
73.9 miles, 1 hour 13 minutes without traffic, via the M1 and M25.
Which airport is closest to Harpenden?
London Luton, 17 minutes by road. Gatwick is 1 hour 13 minutes.
Do you watch the flight?
We track the flight; a late landing simply moves the meet.
Which railway station serves Harpenden?
Harpenden (HPD) is in the town itself. A car avoids the change of trains and the luggage on the platform.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
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