The average train between Hull and Hertford takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull to Hertford. 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 Hull and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Hertford at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Hertford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Hull to Hertford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Hertford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Hull to Hertford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Hertford is 217.4 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Hertford North via Doncaster and Stevenage in around 3h 17m.