The average train between Hertford and Edinburgh takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Hertford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hertford to Edinburgh? 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 Hertford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Newark North Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
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 and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hertford and Edinburgh is 505.2 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Edinburgh Waverley via Stevenage and Newark North Gate in around 5h 41m.