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About Harpenden (HPD) Train Station

Station managed by: Thameslink

Harpenden station
Station Road
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4SP

Harpenden Station can be found on Station Road in Harpenden as shown on the map, and is operated by Thameslink.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Harpenden Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Harpenden Station

Welcome to Harpenden Train Station

Situated in the heart of Hertfordshire, Harpenden Train Station is your gateway to a myriad of travel opportunities across the UK. Whether you’re planning a city day out, a leisurely weekend escape, or an important business trip, Harpenden provides seamless connections and diverse commuting options. The station's facilities are geared towards providing ease and accessibility for all travelers, making it a convenient starting point for your journey.

Facilities and Amenities at Harpenden Station

Harpenden Train Station offers a variety of facilities designed to make your travel experience as smooth as possible. The ticket office operates throughout the week, with extended hours to accommodate early birds and those traveling late. Conveniently, there are ticket machines available for quick purchases and collections, which support the use of Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.

For those needing accessibility support, Harpenden is fully equipped with step-free access throughout the station and offers assistance options for easy boarding. If you're cycling to the station, you'll find ample bicycle storage with over 500 spaces. Although the station does not have waiting rooms, seating is available, and a coffee shop on-site ensures those pre-travel caffeine needs are met.

In terms of security, the station houses CCTV cameras to maintain a safe environment. Although there are no customer help points, station staff are available to provide assistance when necessary. It’s recommended to communicate your needs upon arrival or pre-book assistance for a more tailored experience.

Onward Travel Options

Getting to your final destination from Harpenden is easy with efficient transport links. Taxis are conveniently located right outside the station, providing a seamless transition between transport modes. Moreover, if the rail service is ever disrupted, rail replacement buses are available to ensure your journey continues without too much delay. Local bus service information is displayed at the station for easy reference and planning.

Popular Routes from Harpenden

Harpenden is exceptionally positioned for travel to numerous popular destinations. Catch a train to London St Pancras International, only a short journey, or explore local stops like St Albans City and Luton. For those needing to access the city’s business hubs, regular services to London Blackfriars and City Thameslink are available. Visiting the vibrant cultural epicenters? Swift journeys to Farringdon or London Bridge are at your fingertips. Indeed, whether it’s the bustling scenes of Tottenham Court Road or the tranquil surroundings of Bedford, Harpenden serves as the perfect starting point.

Furthermore, Harpenden simplifies international travel preparations with routes to Luton Airport Parkway and transports you to Elstree and Borehamwood should your plans include a visit to filming studios or serene pastures.

Planning Your Journey

As you prepare for your upcoming adventures via Harpenden Train Station, remember to check the latest schedules and travel advisories. Secure your tickets in advance and make the most of discounts available with the right railcards. With its plethora of convenient connections and supportive amenities, Harpenden invites you to explore beyond borders effortlessly.

So next time you're planning your travel itinerary, consider Harpenden Train Station as your launchpad, where each journey promises to be as hassle-free as possible.

Harpenden Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:05:45 to 20:15
Saturday:06:15 to 19:15
Sunday:07:15 to 20:15
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

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.

Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information

DepartureScreens

ArrivalScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday to Sunday:
Customer help pointsNo
Customer services notesNone
Luggage storageNo
Lost property

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

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 barriers and gatesYes
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.

Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes

A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available between the first and last trains of the day.

Alternatively, you can also arrange assistance by:

  • Pressing the “emergency & assisted travel” button on a station Help Point
  • Calling our freephone number: 0800 058 2844
  • Texting us on 0800 138 1018

Accessible ToiletsYes
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Harpenden
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes

At both sides of the station.

Accessible spaces5
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointNo
Helpline

Staff are available at this station at all times for providing assistance getting on and off the train and assistance around the station and to the platform. Assistance can be provided unbooked (turn up and go) or pre booked up to two hours before departure by contacting Assisted Travel.

Whether you pre book assistance or travel unbooked, please contact a member of staff on arrival. We recommend arriving 20 minutes prior to your train departing. This is to allow us to make sure arrangements are in place at your destination, or interchange, station such as the availability of staff and lifts. If there is insufficient time to check these arrangements, we may assist you onto the next available train.

For further information on assisted travel please see:

Accessibility at the station - Thameslink.

ToiletsYes

Located on platform 4.

Accessible ToiletsYes
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Harpenden
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Station Car Park
OperatorAPCOA Parking UK
Car Parking Availability
Monday to Sunday:Open 24 hours
Spaces674
Accessible spaces5
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVYes
Parking chargesFree car parking available
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable
ATM MachineNo
ShopsAvailable

Coffee shop

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces548

Located on platforms 1 and 4, and the station car park.

Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.

Type of StorageRacks,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Harpenden Station

All you need to know about Harpenden's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Please click the link for details regarding the rail replacement bus location.

Located outside the front of the station.

Information to plan your onward journey is available in the ‘Onward Travel Information Map’, located in the ‘Maps’ section below.

Live Departures and arrivals from Harpenden Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Harpenden station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from BrightonThameslink13:472On time
from Rainham (Kent)Thameslink13:512On time
from BedfordThameslink13:511On time
from LutonThameslink13:551On time
from Three BridgesThameslink14:012On time
from BedfordThameslink14:071On time
from BrightonThameslink14:172On time
from London BridgeThameslink14:212On time
from BedfordThameslink14:211On time
from LutonThameslink14:251On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to BedfordThameslink13:472On time
to LutonThameslink13:512On time
to BrightonThameslink13:521On time
to Rainham (Kent)Thameslink13:551On time
to BedfordThameslink14:012On time
to Three BridgesThameslink14:081On time
to BedfordThameslink14:172On time
to LutonThameslink14:212On time
to BrightonThameslink14:221On time
to Rainham (Kent)Thameslink14:251On time