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Compare train and bus for London to Hertford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hertford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hertford:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hertford costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Hertford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
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How to get from London to Hertford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Hertford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:25 AM2h17London7:42 AMHertford$91One-way1 transfer
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5:25 AM2h17London7:42 AMHertford$91One-way1 transfer
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5:25 AM2h17London7:42 AMHertford$91One-way1 transfer
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4:44 AM2h28London7:12 AMHertford$91One-way1 transfer
5:30 AM2h43London8:13 AMHertford$121One-way2 transfers
4:50 AM3h40London8:30 AMHertford$141One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Hertford:
A train is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hertford costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Hertford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 8m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hertford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco).
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Hertford East (HFE).
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Hertford by train.
- Travel with Metroline Travel, Arriva UK to go to Hertford by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Great Northern.
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