Trains from Handforth
to Harpenden
From £67.30
Handforth to Harpendenby train on average takes 3 hrs 38 mins
Handforth to Harpenden one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £67.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 19 minutes
- First train leaves Handforth at 07:03
- Last train leaves Handforth at 20:00
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Handforth to Harpenden train times
| Last updated: 02:54:44
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:03 Handforth On Time | 10:17 Harpenden On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 14m, 3 changes | ||
07:29 Handforth On Time | 11:21 Harpenden On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 52m, 4 changes | ||
07:39 Handforth On Time | 11:51 Harpenden On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 4h 12m, 4 changes | ||
08:00 Handforth On Time | 11:17 Harpenden On Time | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 17m, 3 changes |
Handforth facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
shelters only
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport towards Alderley Edge/Crewe will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the Health Centre. Replacement transport for Manchester/Stockport will call at the stop on Wilmslow Road outside the library.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDepartureScreens
- Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces8
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Next to ticket office
- Annotation
2 cycle lockers and 6 cycle stands
- TypeLockers
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:30 to 13:00
Sat 07:30 to 14:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category C Station
Access to both platforms via separate flight of stairs from forecourt on road overbridge
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available.
Harpenden facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Thameslink website.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Located on platform 4.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard some trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Thameslink website.
- ShopsYes
Coffee shop
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3WrTHyTWKxOnfhHynuWe2d/1a9351abb77e683863b25eb13d98f3a2/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_HPD_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located on platform 4.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Thameslink station or onboard a Thameslink train, please visit the Thameslink Website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Thameslink trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
- London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
- Greater Anglia
- Transport for London including London Overground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- South Western Railway (for Wimbledon)
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- AvailableYes
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, by the ticket office entrance.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces674
- Number Accessible Spaces5
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces548
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located on platforms 1 and 4, and the station car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com | Phone - 0800 058 2844 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets at this station are accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is at the front of the station, by the ticket office entrance.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At both sides of the station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
