The average train between Margate and Hertford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Hertford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Margate to Hertford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Hertford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Margate to Hertford train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Great Northern.
The distance between Margate and Hertford is 111.2 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Hertford North via London St Pancras Intl and Stevenage in around 2h 38m.