The average train between Banstead and Harpenden takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Banstead 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 Banstead and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banstead is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at West Croydon and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Banstead to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Banstead station and arriving at Harpenden station via West Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Banstead to Harpenden train services, operated by Southern, depart from Banstead station.
Banstead to Harpenden train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Harpenden station.
Book your Banstead to Harpenden train tickets online with Southern, London Overground and Thameslink.
The distance between Banstead and Harpenden is 56 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Banstead to Harpenden via West Croydon and Norwood Junction in around 1h 55m.