The average train between Ilford and Harpenden takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Ilford to Harpenden. 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 Ilford and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 11:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 2m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Harpenden station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Ilford to Harpenden train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Harpenden train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Ilford to Harpenden train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Ilford and Harpenden is 41.2 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Harpenden via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 58 min.