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Compare train and bus for Hertford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hertford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Hertford to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hertford to London:
A train is $22 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hertford to London costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
The journey is about 24m faster (49m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€18) vs $28 (€23)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hertford to London
How to get from Hertford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hertford to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P7703510:07 AM 0h50 Hertford East (HFE) 10:57 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P7703510:07 AM 0h50 Hertford East (HFE) 10:57 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
P7703510:07 AM 0h50 Hertford East (HFE) 10:57 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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P770259:37 AM 0h50 Hertford East (HFE) 10:27 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
P7704510:37 AM 0h50 Hertford East (HFE) 11:27 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
P769646:06 AM 0h51 Hertford East (HFE) 6:57 AM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
NX737 · NXA87:47 PM 3h03 Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) 10:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX737 · NXA89:57 PM 3h13 Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) 1:10 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX737 · NXA82:47 PM 3h33 Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) 6:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hertford to London:
A train is $22 (€19) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hertford to London costing on average $43 (€36).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hertford and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hertford East (HFE) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Great Northern, Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Great Northern, Greater Anglia.
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