The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to Needham Market
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to Needham Market is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harpenden to Needham Market will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harpenden for Needham Market every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.




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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to Needham Market
Trains from Harpenden to Needham Market run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 11:55. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 11:55 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Harpenden to Needham Market trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Harpenden and Needham Market from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harpenden to Needham Market train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden to Needham Market 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 Needham Market, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and Needham Market
- 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
- Car Park: There is a public car park next to the station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop outside the Swan pub on Ipswich Road
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