The average train between Hertford and Canterbury takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertford to Canterbury. 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 Hertford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Hertford to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.
Hertford to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hertford to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Hertford and Canterbury is 98.6 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Canterbury West via Finsbury Park and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.