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The average train between Leicester and Hertford takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.

2h 16m
Duration
135 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stevenagetrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2h 13m
£65–87

Leicester to Hertford train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Hertford at 4:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 2m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 13m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern1h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 19m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 50m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 47m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 59m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysThameslinkGreat Northern2h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Hertford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Hertford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Hertford, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Hertford North via London St Pancras Intl and Stevenage in around 2h 13m.

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