The average train between Hertford and Sheffield takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertford to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. The earliest departure is at 1:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Sheffield at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at Sheffield station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Hertford to Sheffield train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Stevenage station.
Hertford to Sheffield train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Hertford to Sheffield train tickets online with Great Northern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hertford and Sheffield is 199.8 km. The road distance is 250 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to Sheffield via Stevenage and Doncaster in around 2h 35m.