The average train between Portsmouth and Hertford takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service 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.
Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Hertford at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 34m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Finsbury Park station via Horsham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Portsmouth to Hertford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Hertford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Finsbury Park station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Hertford is 131.3 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hertford North via Horsham and Finsbury Park in around 3h 51m.