The average train between Hertford and Hemel Hempstead takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertford to Hemel Hempstead. 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 Hemel Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Hemel Hempstead at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Hemel Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Hemel Hempstead station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Hertford to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.
Hertford to Hemel Hempstead train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Hemel Hempstead station.
Book your Hertford to Hemel Hempstead train tickets online with Great Northern, London Underground (Tube) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Hertford and Hemel Hempstead is 26 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Hemel Hempstead via Finsbury Park, Finsbury Park station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 1h 27m.