The average train between Harpenden and Witham takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Harpenden to Witham. 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 every 20 minutes between Harpenden and Witham. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 5:08 PM which arrives into Witham at 6:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 54m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes


1h 45m • 2 changes


1h 39m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Witham. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Witham station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Harpenden to Witham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Witham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
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The distance between Harpenden and Witham is 68.6 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Witham (Essex) via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 30m.