The average train between Bournemouth and Harpenden takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Bournemouth to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Bournemouth to Harpenden train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Bournemouth and Harpenden is 161.5 km. The road distance is 215 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £45–100 and the journey takes 1h 52m.