The cheapest and fastest trains from Bracknell to Harpenden
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bracknell to Harpenden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bracknell to Harpenden will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bracknell for Harpenden every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Bracknell to Harpenden train times
The table below shows live departures for Bracknell to Harpenden trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:44 Bracknell | 2h05 | 09:49 Harpenden | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bracknell to Harpenden
Trains from Bracknell to Harpenden run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 17:52. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 17:52 |
Train companies: Thameslink, South Western Railway from Bracknell to Harpenden trainsThameslink, South Western Railway trains will get you between Bracknell and Harpenden from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bracknell to Harpenden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bracknell to Harpenden by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harpenden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bracknell and Harpenden
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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