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Outbound fromShrewsbury to Harpenden by train
It takes an average of 4h 5m to travel from Shrewsbury to Harpenden by train, over a distance of around 119 miles (191 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Shrewsbury to Harpenden and tickets for this journey start from £35 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:30 | |
| Departure station | Shrewsbury | |
| Arrival station | Harpenden | |
| Journey time | From 3h 35m | |
| Distance | 119 miles (191 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £35 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Shrewsbury to Harpenden in 3 hours 35 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Shrewsbury to Harpenden? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 5 minutes to travel the 119 miles (191 km) from Shrewsbury to Harpenden by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 35 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Harpenden. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Shrewsbury to Harpenden in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £35.00. 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 Harpenden by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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