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Outbound fromHertford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train
It takes an average of 6h 55m to travel from Hertford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 314 miles (505 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Hertford to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from £196.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:44 | |
| Departure station | Hertford | |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 31m | |
| Distance | 314 miles (505 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £196.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway, Lumo |
Taking the train from Hertford to Edinburgh (Waverley) in 4 hours 31 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Hertford to Edinburgh (Waverley)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 55 minutes to travel the 314 miles (505 km) from Hertford to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 31 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 37 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo or Greater Anglia to Edinburgh (Waverley). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Hertford to Edinburgh (Waverley) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £196.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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