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.
Activities & attractions in Harlow
Where to Eat in Harlow
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fox Inn (The Green) and Erman's Kitchen (2 Fore Street) are great picks.
When to visit Harlow
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 Train. The train journey from Harlow to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about £26 for a 1h 50m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harlow, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Harlow takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Leicester, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 209 km.
Airlines serving Harlow
Where to stay in popular areas of Harlow
Most booked hotels in Harlow
Hiring a car in Harlow
Hiring a car in Harlow costs £34 per day, on average, or £67 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Harlow is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.