The average train between Harpenden and Beckenham Junction takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden to Beckenham Junction. 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 20 minutes between Harpenden and Beckenham Junction. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Beckenham Junction at 11:18 PM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 28m • 1 change

1h 43m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Beckenham Junction. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Beckenham Junction station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Harpenden to Beckenham Junction train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Beckenham Junction train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.
Book your Harpenden to Beckenham Junction train tickets online with Thameslink and London Tramlink.
The distance between Harpenden and Beckenham Junction is 50.8 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Beckenham Junction via London Bridge and Beckenham Junction in around 1h 55m.