The average train between Leicester and Hertford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Leicester and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Hertford at 1:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Hertford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Leicester to Hertford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Hertford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Hertford North station.
Book your Leicester to Hertford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Leicester and Hertford is 118 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Hertford North via London St Pancras Intl and Finsbury Park in around 2h 10m.
