The average train between Penrith and Hertford takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 2 hours between Penrith and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Hertford at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Hertford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Penrith to Hertford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Hertford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Penrith to Hertford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Penrith and Hertford is 365.5 km. The road distance is 501 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 18m.