The average train between Hertford and St Albans Cathedral takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hertford to St Albans Cathedral. 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 St Albans Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Hertford is at 10:16 PM which arrives into St Albans Cathedral at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hertford to St Albans Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Hertford station and arriving at St Albans Cathedral station via Finsbury Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Hertford to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Hertford North station.
Hertford to St Albans Cathedral train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at St Albans City station.
Book your Hertford to St Albans Cathedral train tickets online with Great Northern and Thameslink.
The distance between Hertford and St Albans Cathedral is 18.8 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Hertford North to St Albans Cathedral via Finsbury Park, London St Pancras Intl, and St Albans City in around 1h 34m.