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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 $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 $42.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hertford costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Hertford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
The journey is about 28m faster (49m by train vs 1h 17m 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 London to Hertford
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P769686:08 AM0h49London Liverpool Street (LST)6:57 AMHertford East (HFE)$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P769686:08 AM0h49London Liverpool Street (LST)6:57 AMHertford East (HFE)$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P769686:08 AM0h49London Liverpool Street (LST)6:57 AMHertford East (HFE)$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P76237 · P771566:24 AM0h49London Liverpool Street (LST)7:13 AMHertford East (HFE)$211One-way1 transfer
- C225736:20 AM0h51Moorgate (MOG)7:11 AMHertford North (HFN)$221One-way0 transfers
- C185526:05 AM0h52Moorgate (MOG)6:57 AMHertford North (HFN)$221One-way0 transfers
- NXA8 · NX73710:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 AMHertford, Mill Road (Tesco)$371One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7377:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station10:45 PMHertford, Mill Road (Tesco)$371One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7376:30 AM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 AMHertford, Mill Road (Tesco)$371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Hertford:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hertford costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Hertford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Tottenham Hale (TOM) and arrive in Hertford East (HFE).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Hertford, Mill Road (Tesco).
- Travel with National Express to go to Hertford by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Hertford by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia, Great Northern.
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