The average train between Hertford and Nottingham takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertford to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 1:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hertford to Nottingham? 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 Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Nottingham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Hertford to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Hertford to Nottingham train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Hertford to Nottingham train tickets online with Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hertford and Nottingham is 147.9 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Nottingham via Stevenage and Grantham in around 2h 35m.