The average train between Edinburgh and Hertford takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Hertford at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hertford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hertford station via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Edinburgh to Hertford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hertford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hertford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Great Northern.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hertford is 505.2 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hertford North via Newark North Gate and Stevenage in around 5h 12m.