The average train between Hertford and Leicester takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertford to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Leicester at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Leicester station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Hertford to Leicester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.
Hertford to Leicester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Hertford to Leicester train tickets online with Great Northern, Thameslink and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Hertford and Leicester is 118 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Leicester via Finsbury Park and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m.
