The average train between Charing Cross and Harpenden takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Charing Cross 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 every 15 minutes between Charing Cross and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 11:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Blackfriars station and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

41 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Harpenden station via Harpenden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Charing Cross to Harpenden train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Blackfriars station.
Charing Cross to Harpenden train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Charing Cross to Harpenden train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Charing Cross and Harpenden is 37.8 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to Harpenden every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 35 min.