The average train between Harpenden and Charlbury takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Harpenden to Charlbury. 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 Harpenden and Charlbury. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Charlbury at 7:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Charlbury. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Charlbury station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Harpenden to Charlbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Charlbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Charlbury station.
Book your Harpenden to Charlbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Harpenden and Charlbury is 77.6 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Charlbury via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 43m.