The average train between Harpenden and Charing Cross takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Harpenden to Charing Cross. 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 Harpenden and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 1:08 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

48 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Harpenden to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Charing Cross train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
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The distance between Harpenden and Charing Cross is 37.8 km. The road distance is 44 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Harpenden to London Blackfriars every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £13–27 and the journey takes 36 min.