The average train between Nottingham and Harpenden takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Harpenden. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Harpenden at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Harpenden. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Harpenden station via Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Nottingham to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Harpenden train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Luton Airport Parkway station.
Book your Nottingham to Harpenden train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Nottingham and Harpenden is 137.4 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Harpenden via Kettering and Luton Airport Parkway in around 2h 4m.