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Bournemouth to Harpenden trains

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The average train between Bournemouth and Harpenden takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Harpenden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 3m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bournemouth to Harpenden train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 2m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 24m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 55m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 3m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 7m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 49m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 56m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 42m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 30m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 28m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 3m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 3m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 3m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 27m • 2 changes
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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Thameslink3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Harpenden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Harpenden.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Harpenden, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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