The average train between Basingstoke and Harpenden takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Harpenden station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Basingstoke to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at West Hampstead station.
Book your Basingstoke to Harpenden train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Overground and Thameslink.
The distance between Basingstoke and Harpenden is 79.7 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Harpenden via Clapham Junction, West Hampstead, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 9m.