Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Harlow travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harlow

With a population of 94.365, Harlow is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Harlow deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Harlow

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sevine Brasserie (13b) and Nuwairahs Japanese & Mexican Kitchen - Harlow (37-39 Station Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Harlow

Harlow in April
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harlow in April
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Harlow

Plane

When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 35 km from Harlow. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Harlow using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harlow takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Harlow, you’ll arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Harlow departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Harlow, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Harlow to Lille takes 1h 22m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £34 for a 2h 19m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Harlow Town is the busiest station in Harlow. Another popular train station is Harlow Mill, located 2.1 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Harlow is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 35 km from Harlow. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Harlow using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Harlow takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Harlow

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Harlow

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow

Most booked hotels in Harlow

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Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Green Man by Chef & Brewer Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Premier Inn London Stansted Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Novotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Stansted Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Harlow

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Harlow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.54 and £23.39.

Hiring a car in Harlow costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 per litre in Harlow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.54 and £23.39.

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