The average train between Guildford and Harpenden takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Guildford 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 Guildford and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Harpenden station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Guildford to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Harpenden train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Book your Guildford to Harpenden train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between Guildford and Harpenden is 66.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Guildford to London Waterloo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £12–28 and the journey takes 1h 3m.