The average train between Birmingham and Hertfordshire takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Birmingham to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Welwyn Garden City station.
Book your Birmingham to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Great Northern.
The distance between Birmingham and Hertfordshire is 133.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Welwyn Garden City via London Euston and King's Cross in around 2h 20m.