The average train between Salisbury and Harpenden takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Salisbury to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Salisbury to Harpenden train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Salisbury and Harpenden is 129.8 km. The road distance is 177 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Salisbury to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 29m.