Train times from Hertford North to London
Hertford North connects to 4 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 38 minutes on a direct train. That route runs no train during the morning peak, so the practical commute is Moorgate in 50 minutes, with 4.8 trains an hour.
- Fastest journey to London
- 38 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 4 (Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Hertford North to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 38 min | same as fastest | no peak service | – | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| Moorgate | 50 min | same as fastest | 52 min | 4.8/hr | Great Northern |
| St Pancras | 51 minchange at Stevenage | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 66 minchange at Stevenage | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Hertford North to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Hertford North to London Kings Cross takes 38 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Hertford North the 24th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
Hertford North to Moorgate
The fastest train from Hertford North to London Moorgate takes 50 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern. That makes Hertford North the 21st quickest of the 55 stations with a service into Moorgate inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 52 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 36 services arriving at Moorgate between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4.8 an hour.
Hertford North to St Pancras
The fastest train from Hertford North to London St Pancras takes 51 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Hertford North the 101st quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Hertford North to London St Pancras. The quickest route changes at Stevenage.
Hertford North to London Bridge
The fastest train from Hertford North to London Bridge takes 66 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Hertford North the 165th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Hertford North to London Bridge. The quickest route changes at Stevenage.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Hertford North to London take?
The fastest train from Hertford North reaches London Kings Cross in 38 minutes. Hertford North connects to 4 London terminals: Kings Cross, Moorgate, St Pancras, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Hertford North?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 38 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross, Moorgate.
Is Hertford North a good commuter town for London?
At 38 minutes to London Kings Cross, Hertford North is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Hertford North to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross, Moorgate.
What are the nearest stations to Hertford North?
The closest alternatives are Hertford East, Ware, Bayford. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Kings Cross
Hertford North is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Hertford North, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Oakleigh Park is quicker: 19 km away and 17 minutes into London St Pancras, saving 21 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 25 stations within 20 km that beat Hertford North.