The average train between Loughborough and Harpenden takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 hourly between Loughborough and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Loughborough to Harpenden? 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 Loughborough to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Loughborough station and arriving at Harpenden station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Loughborough to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.
Loughborough to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Luton Airport Parkway station.
Book your Loughborough to Harpenden train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Loughborough and Harpenden is 120.2 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Harpenden via Kettering and Luton Airport Parkway in around 1h 45m.