The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Harpenden
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Harpenden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Harpenden will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cheltenham 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 119 km distance in an average of 3 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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
Cheltenham to Harpenden train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Harpenden trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:53 Cheltenham | 3h22 | 08:15 Harpenden | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Harpenden
Trains from Cheltenham to Harpenden run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cheltenham to Harpenden trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cheltenham and Harpenden from £63. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Harpenden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Harpenden
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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