Harpenden to Stratford train with Thameslink

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to Stratford

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

1 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h

Trains per day

5

Distance

38 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden to Stratford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Harpenden to Stratford will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Harpenden for Stratford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 52 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.

London Public Transportation (3)
03:172h24
Harpenden
05:41Stratford
£231One-way
0 changes
London Public Transportation (3)
04:171h24
Harpenden
05:41Stratford
£231One-way
0 changes
London Public Transportation (3)
01:493h52
Harpenden
05:41Stratford
£241One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
04:491h10
Harpenden
05:59Stratford
£241One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
03:581h12
Harpenden
05:10Stratford
£251One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Harpenden to Stratford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to Stratford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 38 km

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Coach

£23

Average Price

£17

Average Price

Cheapest

1h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 42m

Average total duration

3h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Harpenden to Stratford train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:09
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
london_overground03:47 Harpenden
1h54
05:41 Stratford0 changesdirect
thameslink04:49 Harpenden
1h10
05:59 Stratford0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
london_overground01:49 Harpenden
3h52
05:41 Stratford0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Harpenden to Stratford

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Trains from Harpenden to Stratford run on average 13 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
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 £17
Distance
38 km
Average train duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
13
Fastest train
1h 10m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:57
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 £17

Train companies: Thameslink from Harpenden to Stratford trainsThameslink trains will get you between Harpenden and Stratford from £17. 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 10m
Cheapest Price
£22
Thameslink frequency
12 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: Harpenden to Stratford train

FAQs: Travel by train from Harpenden to Stratford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Harpenden to Stratford.
FAQs
The train distance from Harpenden to Stratford is 38 km.
The train journey from Harpenden to Stratford covers a distance of 38 km and takes approximately 1h 10m. Trains run 13 per day.
The first train from Harpenden to Stratford leaves at 0:01.
The last train from Harpenden to Stratford departs at 23:57.
To get from Harpenden to Stratford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Harpenden to Stratford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Harpenden to Stratford run approximately 13 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Harpenden to Stratford.
The cost of a train ticket from Harpenden to Stratford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £23.
There is no night train service from Harpenden to Stratford.
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden to Stratford is by coach, costing approximately £17.
The train station in Harpenden that goes to Stratford is Harpenden station (HPD), and it arrives at Stratford (London) (SRA).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Harpenden to Stratford.
Yes, you can take the train from Harpenden to Stratford.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and Stratford

Harpenden
Stratford
The major train station for departures in Harpenden is Harpenden. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harpenden for your trip from Harpenden to Stratford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shop
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
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
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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