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Harpenden to Rainham Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Harpenden and Rainham. The average train journey from Harpenden to Rainham takes one hour and 44 minutes, but some Thameslink train trips are as short as one hour and 32 minutes.
| Distance | 52 mi (84 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 32m |
| Lowest price | NOK 453.02 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Harpenden to Rainham?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Harpenden to Rainham. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 7 | 1h 45m | NOK 485.81 |
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 Harpenden to Rainham
Trains departing from Harpenden to Rainham tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Harpenden at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. 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 7 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Rainham to Harpenden.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Harpenden?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Harpenden.
All train stations in Harpenden:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Rainham?
Main arrival station: Rainham (Kent)
Rainham has one train station.
All train stations in Rainham:
Rainham (Kent)
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