The average train between Edinburgh and Hertford takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Hertford at 4:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hertford station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Edinburgh to Hertford train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hertford train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hertford train tickets online with Lumo, Great Northern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Edinburgh and Hertford is 505.2 km. The road distance is 598 km.
Lumo operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stevenage 5 times a day. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 3h 55m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily.