The average train between York and Hertford takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Hertford. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Hertford at 4:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Hertford. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Hertford station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
York to Hertford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Hertford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your York to Hertford train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Great Northern.
The distance between York and Hertford is 249.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Stevenage hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 32m.