The average train between Basingstoke and Hertford takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Hertford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Hertford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Hertford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Basingstoke to Hertford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Hertford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hertford East station.
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The distance between Basingstoke and Hertford is 91.6 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Hertford East via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Bank station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 37m.