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Duration	5h 15m
Distance	354.3 miles
Average price	£260
Frequency	22/day

Trip overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Harpenden takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

Train via London

Edinburgh
Harpenden

5h 8m

£63 - £398

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Edinburgh to Harpenden train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Harpenden. The service departs Edinburgh at 18:31 in the evening, which arrives into Harpenden at 00:37. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, March 1, 2021

LNER, Thameslink

18:31 Edinburgh

00:37 Harpenden

Departing Tuesday, March 2, 2021

LNER, Thameslink

06:24 Edinburgh

11:30 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

06:56 Edinburgh

12:17 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

07:30 Edinburgh

12:30 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

08:00 Edinburgh

13:17 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

08:30 Edinburgh

13:30 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

09:00 Edinburgh

14:17 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

09:30 Edinburgh

14:30 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

10:00 Edinburgh

15:17 Harpenden

LNER, Thameslink

10:30 Edinburgh

15:30 Harpenden

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Harpenden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Harpenden?

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Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Harpenden?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh and arriving at Harpenden via London St Pancras International LL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

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How far is it from Edinburgh to Harpenden?

The distance between Edinburgh and Harpenden is 310 miles. The road distance is 354.3 miles.

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Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Harpenden train from?

Edinburgh to Harpenden train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh station.

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Where does the Edinburgh to Harpenden train arrive?

Edinburgh to Harpenden train services, operated by LNER, arrive at London Kings Cross station.

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How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Harpenden?

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Where can I stay near Harpenden?

There are 276+ hotels available in Harpenden. Prices start at £75 per night.

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What companies run services between Edinburgh and Harpenden?

LNER operates a train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50 - £390 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

Train operators

LNER

LNER

Ave. Duration

4h 30m

Frequency

Every 2 hours

Estimated price

£50 - £390

Website: lner.co.uk

Train from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: £50 - £390
Website: lner.co.uk

Advance Single: £50 - £75
Anytime Day Single: £170 - £240
Anytime Day Single 1st Class: £270 - £390

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Edinburgh Waverley

London St. Pancras

Avanti West Coast

Avanti West Coast

Ave. Duration

5h 27m

Frequency

Once daily

Estimated price

£140 - £500

Phone: 0344 556 5650
Website: avantiwestcoast.co.uk

Train from Edinburgh to Watford Junction

Ave. Duration: 5h 27m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: £140 - £500
Website: avantiwestcoast.co.uk

Anytime Day Single: £140 - £190
Anytime Day Single 1st Class: £370 - £500

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