- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to London will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 4 trains that leave Harpenden for London on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C22601Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Harpenden to London:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harpenden to London costing on average $20 (€17).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
The journey is about 43m faster (28m by train vs 1h 11m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 (€17) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Thameslink.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to London trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:18 PM Harpenden | 0h33 | 10:51 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
C22601 | On time 6:05 AM Harpenden station (HPD) | 0h42 | 6:47 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45532 | On time 6:22 AM Harpenden station (HPD) | 0h27 | 6:49 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C22594 | 6:39 AM Harpenden station (HPD) | 0h38 | 7:17 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W45418 | On time 6:52 AM Harpenden station (HPD) | 0h27 | 7:19 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Harpenden to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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