How much is the train ticket from London to Harpenden?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Harpenden start from R 347. The average price for this train route is around R 495. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Harpenden?

The average train journey time from London to Harpenden is 38m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest train can get you there in 24m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the London to Harpenden route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Harpenden?

The earliest train from London to Harpenden departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Train London to Harpenden from R 335

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Harpenden on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	London Blackfriars	47m	07:51	Harpenden	Cheapest
Train	15:06	St Pancras International	25m	15:31	Harpenden	Fastest
Train	07:06	St Pancras International	26m	07:32	Harpenden	No tags
Train	07:06	St Pancras International	26m	07:32	Harpenden	No tags
Train	07:06	City Thameslink	45m	07:51	Harpenden	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 7:55 PM GMT.

Get from London to Harpenden

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 38 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 347, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

38mAverage duration

38 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at R 347

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Harpenden by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Harpenden?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Harpenden start from R 347. The average price for this train route is around R 495. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Harpenden?
The average train journey time from London to Harpenden is 38m, covering a distance of 38 km. The quickest train can get you there in 24m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the London to Harpenden route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 12 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Harpenden?
The earliest train from London to Harpenden departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:58.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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R 477

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R 341

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R 337

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The cheapest trip from London to Harpenden was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 337

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Harpenden as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 337 to R 767 for a train ticket from London to Harpenden based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 467, which is on 2025-12-16.