The average train between Thatcham and Harpenden takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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 Thatcham and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Thatcham to Harpenden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Thatcham station.
Thatcham to Harpenden train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Thatcham to Harpenden train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Thatcham and Harpenden is 77.5 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Thatcham to Harpenden via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 32m.