The average train between Birmingham and Hertford takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hertford at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Hertford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Birmingham to Hertford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Hertford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hertford North station.
Book your Birmingham to Hertford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Hertford is 145.8 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Hertford North via London Euston, Euston station, Finsbury Park station, and Finsbury Park in around 2h 18m.