The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Harpenden takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 46m • 2 changes


1h 56m • 2 changes


1h 49m • 2 changes


1h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Harpenden station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Southend-on-Sea to Harpenden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Harpenden train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Harpenden train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Harpenden is 80.1 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Harpenden via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 46m.