The average train between Kent and Hertfordshire takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent to Hertfordshire. 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 Kent and Hertfordshire. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Hertfordshire at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Hertfordshire. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Hertfordshire station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Kent to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Hertfordshire train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Welwyn Garden City station.
Book your Kent to Hertfordshire train tickets online with Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Kent and Hertfordshire is 93 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Welwyn Garden City via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 1h 58m.