The average train between Harpenden and West Sussex takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Harpenden to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 10:50 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick Airport and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at West Sussex station via Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Harpenden to West Sussex train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to West Sussex train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
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The distance between Harpenden and West Sussex is 90.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Harpenden to Gatwick Airport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £27–55 and the journey takes 1h 12m.