The average train between Chelmsford and Hertford takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford 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 every 30 minutes between Chelmsford and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Hertford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Hertford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Chelmsford to Hertford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Hertford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hertford East station.
Book your Chelmsford to Hertford train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and Hertford is 38.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Hertford East via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 48m.