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The average train between Watford and Hertford takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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.

1h 35m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Hertford train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Hertford at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 17m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 45m • 2 changes
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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 32m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 45m • 2 changes
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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 15m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 35m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 23m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 47m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 50m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 20m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 45m • 2 changes
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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 45m • 2 changes
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    London OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 28m • 2 changes
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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

Map of how to get from Watford to Hertford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Hertford East via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Hale station, and Tottenham Hale in around 1h 32m.

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