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Bedford to Harpenden Train Schedule
Trip Summary
11 trains operate daily from Bedford to Harpenden. The train trip from Bedford to Harpenden is usually about 33 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 22 mi (36 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 33m |
| Lowest price | $11.81 |
| Trains per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bedford to Harpenden?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Bedford to Harpenden. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 11 | 0h 34m | $11.81 |
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage within the regions of Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, plus service to London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Bedford to Harpenden
Trains departing from Bedford to Harpenden tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bedford at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Bedford to Harpenden.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Harpenden to Bedford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bedford?
Main departure station: Ashburnham Road
There is one train station in Bedford.
All train stations in Bedford:
Ashburnham Road
Where is the train station in Harpenden?
Main arrival station: Station Road
Harpenden has one train station.
All train stations in Harpenden:
Station Road
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