Harpenden
Harpenden to London City
Leaving Harpenden for a flight from London City. On the map it is 43.9 miles and roughly 1 hour in clear traffic, via the A1081, M25 and M11. It is 42.5 miles the other way too. Expect 43 minutes more than a run to Luton. One Harpenden landmark is Moat House Hotel, listed Grade II*. Harpenden Hall (District Council Offices) in Harpenden is Grade II* listed. The airport opened in 1987.
How the day runs
Most travellers take an executive saloon. The chauffeur rings from outside your Harpenden address when the car is ready. Allow roughly 1 hour on the road plus the airline's check-in time; the pick-up time is set when you book. Luton and Hemel Hempstead, both nearby, are 60 minutes and 57 minutes from London City respectively. For an inbound flight, the chauffeur watches the landing time and is there when you clear the hall. Ravensley works from Oxford, 1 hour 12 minutes from Harpenden via the M40, M25 and M1.
- Harpenden to London City Airport1 hr, 43.9 miles, in clear traffic
- London City Airport to Harpenden1 hr 1 min, 42.5 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Moat House Hotel, in central Harpenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukHarpenden Hall (District Council Offices), in central Harpenden, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukLondon City Airport opened in 1987.
Source: wikidata.orgHarpenden had about 31,000 residents in 2021.
Source: wikidata.orgLondon City Airport's IATA code is LCY.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
What is the drive time from Harpenden to London City?
About 1 hr via the A1081, M25 and M11, 43.9 miles; rush hours add time.
Which airport is closest to Harpenden?
London Luton, 17 minutes by road. London City is roughly 1 hour.
What if the plane is late?
Yes. The landing time is tracked, so a delay does not leave you without a car.
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.
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