The average train between Hertford and Edinburgh takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Hertford to Edinburgh. 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 4 times a day between Hertford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Hertford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Hertford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Hertford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Great Northern, Lumo and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hertford and Edinburgh is 505.2 km. The road distance is 598 km.
Lumo operates a train from Stevenage to Edinburgh Waverley 4 times a day. Tickets cost £60–130 and the journey takes 3h 55m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route once daily.