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Outbound fromHarpenden to Southend Airport by train
It takes an average of 1h 57m to travel from Harpenden to Southend Airport by train, over a distance of around 48 miles (78 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Harpenden to Southend Airport and tickets for this journey start from £34.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:17 | |
| Departure station | Harpenden | |
| Arrival station | Southend Airport | |
| Journey time | From 1h 40m | |
| Distance | 48 miles (78 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £34.70 | |
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Taking the train from Harpenden to Southend Airport in 1 hour 40 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Harpenden to Southend Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 57 minutes to travel the 48 miles (78 km) from Harpenden to Southend Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Harpenden to Southend Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £34.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Southend Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Harpenden to Southend Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Harpenden to Southend Airport is right for you.
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