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Outbound fromHarpenden to York by train
It takes an average of 9h 3m to travel from Harpenden to York by train, over a distance of around 151 miles (243 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Harpenden to York and tickets for this journey start from £78.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:54 | |
| Departure station | Harpenden | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 4h 8m | |
| Distance | 151 miles (243 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £78.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Harpenden to York in 4 hours 8 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Harpenden to York? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 3 minutes to travel the 151 miles (243 km) from Harpenden to York by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 2 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to York. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Harpenden to York in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £78.90. 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 York by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Harpenden to York
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