The average train between Hertford and Birmingham takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertford to Birmingham. 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 Hertford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Hertford to Birmingham? 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 Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Birmingham station via Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Hertford to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Hertford East station.
Hertford to Birmingham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Hertford to Birmingham train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hertford and Birmingham is 145.8 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Hertford East to Birmingham New Street via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 2h 20m.