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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Harpenden
Showing times and prices for 25 Feb
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
111 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Harpenden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Harpenden will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Fast trains
To travel from Brighton to Harpenden you need to make at least one change.
04:122h00
Brighton06:12Harpenden
£711One-way
0 changes
05:261h51
Brighton07:17Harpenden
£711One-way
0 changes
05:561h51
Brighton07:47Harpenden
£711One-way
0 changes
07:261h48
Brighton09:14Harpenden
£711One-way
0 changes
07:561h51
Brighton09:47Harpenden
£711One-way
0 changes
09:141h46
Brighton11:00Harpenden
£731One-way
1 change
09:441h46
Brighton11:30Harpenden
£731One-way
1 change
10:141h46
Brighton12:00Harpenden
£731One-way
1 change
10:441h46
Brighton12:30Harpenden
£731One-way
1 change
11:141h46
Brighton13:00Harpenden
£731One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton to Harpenden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Harpenden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 111 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Harpenden train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Harpenden trains for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 02:40
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:56 Brighton | 2h07 | 01:03 Harpenden | 0 changesdirect | |
| 23:23 Brighton | 2h15 | 01:38 Harpenden | 0 changesdirect | |
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Thameslink operates all trains services from Brighton to Harpenden.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Harpenden
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Trains from Brighton to Harpenden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 47m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Harpenden trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Harpenden from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 47m
Cheapest Price
£20
Thameslink frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Brighton to Harpenden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Harpenden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £23.
The train journey from Brighton to Harpenden covers a distance of 111 km and takes approximately 1h 47m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Brighton to Harpenden is 111 km.
The first train from Brighton to Harpenden leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Brighton to Harpenden departs at 23:42.
Trains from Brighton to Harpenden run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Harpenden.
Yes, there is a direct train between Brighton and Harpenden. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To get from Brighton to Harpenden, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Brighton to Harpenden.
The train station in Brighton that goes to Harpenden is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Harpenden station (HPD).
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Harpenden is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Brighton to Harpenden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Brighton to Harpenden offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the South Downs near Brighton and stretches of countryside as you move through Sussex into Hertfordshire. However, large portions also pass through urban areas and suburbs.
Yes, you can do a day trip from Brighton to Harpenden. The journey takes 1h 47m and the distance is 111 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
A visit to Harpenden can typically be enjoyed in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore the local parks, shops, and dining options in this charming town.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Harpenden.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Harpenden
Brighton
Harpenden
The major train station for departures in Brighton is Brighton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton for your trip from Brighton to Harpenden.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
Dining
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- £0.50
Hotel
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main concourse
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main concourse
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Brighton
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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 Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in Harpenden is Harpenden. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harpenden for your journey to Harpenden from Brighton.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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