The average train between Cardiff and Hertford takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Hertford at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Hertford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Cardiff to Hertford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Hertford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hertford North station.
Book your Cardiff to Hertford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Northern.
The distance between Cardiff and Hertford is 216.9 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hertford North via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and Moorgate in around 3h 37m.
