The average train between Canterbury and Hertford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Hertford at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Hertford? 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 Canterbury to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Hertford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Canterbury to Hertford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Hertford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hertford North station.
Book your Canterbury to Hertford train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Canterbury and Hertford is 98.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Hertford North via London St Pancras Intl and Finsbury Park in around 2h.