The average train between Winchester and Hertford takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Winchester 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 Winchester and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Hertford at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Hertford. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Hertford station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Winchester to Hertford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Hertford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hertford North station.
Book your Winchester to Hertford train tickets online with Cross Country, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Northern.
The distance between Winchester and Hertford is 118.3 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to Hertford North via Reading, Liverpool Street Station, and Moorgate in around 3h 5m.