The average train between Harpenden and Leicester takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Harpenden to Leicester. 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 30 minutes between Harpenden and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Leicester at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Leicester station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Harpenden to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton Airport Parkway station.
Harpenden to Leicester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Harpenden to Leicester train tickets online with Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Harpenden and Leicester is 105.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Leicester via Luton Airport Parkway and Kettering in around 1h 47m.