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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Harpenden to Gatwick Airport for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Harpenden
- Departure station
- Harpenden station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, AL5 4SP
Operators serving Harpenden
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Facilities at Harpenden
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- £6/day
Explore the area around Harpenden
- Rothamsted Research
About your departure station
Harpenden station (1868) was built by the Midland Railway.
The station retains its original Victorian character despite modern upgrades.
Today it serves over 3 million annual passengers with Thameslink services.
Recent improvements have enhanced accessibility while preserving historic features.
The stations location near the town center and excellent schools maintains strong commuter numbers.
Future developments focus on better cycle storage and pedestrian access to accommodate increasing passenger numbers from this prosperous Hertfordshire town, while maintaining the stations attractive period character.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Harpenden to Gatwick Airport?
Open the ticket search and enter Harpenden as your departure station and Gatwick Airport as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Harpenden and Gatwick Airport?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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