The 14 Best Day Trips from Harrow

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Harrow, United Kingdom, led by London, Birmingham, Leicester. The closest is London, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Harrow

  1. 1

    London, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Harrow

    Known for Cyberdog.

  2. 2

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Harrow

    Known for Cadbury World.

  3. 3

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Harrow
  4. 4

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Harrow
  5. 5

    Islington, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km east of Harrow
  6. 6

    Reading, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km west of Harrow
  7. 7

    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Harrow
  8. 8

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of Harrow
  9. 9

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Harrow
  10. 10

    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Harrow
  11. 11

    Northampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Harrow
  12. 12

    Bexley, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Harrow
  13. 13

    Luton, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north of Harrow
  14. 14

    Barking, United Kingdom

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km east of Harrow

A sample day: Harrow to London

  1. 08:30Leave Harrow
  2. 08:55Arrive in London (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Cyberdog
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
  6. 14:55Head back to Harrow
  7. 15:20Home in Harrow

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Harrow?
The best day trips from Harrow are London, Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Islington. The closest is London, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Harrow?
London is the closest, 16 km south-east of Harrow, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Harrow?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Harrow: London (25 min), Islington (25 min), Barking (45 min), Luton (40 min), Bexley (45 min), Reading (55 min).
Where can I go for a weekend from Harrow?
For a weekend away from Harrow, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Birmingham (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Leicester (130 km, 2 hr), Coventry (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Southampton (106 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Harrow?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Birmingham at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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