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Outbound fromHarpenden to Nottingham by train
It takes an average of 2h 20m to travel from Harpenden to Nottingham by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 89 trains per day travelling from Harpenden to Nottingham and tickets for this journey start from £20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:54 | |
| Departure station | Harpenden | |
| Arrival station | Nottingham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 41m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 89 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20 | |
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Take the train from Harpenden to Nottingham in 1 hour 41 minutes
If you want to travel from Harpenden to Nottingham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Harpenden to Nottingham by train to take around 2 hours 20 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 41 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 89 trains per day running on this route, which spans 85 miles (137 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Nottingham. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway, Thameslink or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Harpenden to Nottingham start from £20.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Harpenden to Nottingham
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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 Nottingham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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