The average train between Congleton and Harpenden takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton 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 Congleton and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 2:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Stoke-on-Trent and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Congleton to Harpenden train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Congleton to Harpenden train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Congleton to Harpenden train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Congleton and Harpenden is 195.4 km. The road distance is 293 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stoke-on-Trent to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice a week.