Portsmouth to Hertford Trains

Portsmouth to Hertford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Hertford takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

3h 26m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hertford Easttrain London Liverpool Street - Hertford East

3h 1m

£39–74

Portsmouth to Hertford train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Hertford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:35 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 7:29 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 8:27 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:36 PM → 9:27 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:37 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
7h 50m • 2 changes
11:22 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
7h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:31 AM → 7:57 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hertford East via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Bank station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 1m.

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