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Bury St Edmunds to Hertford by train
| First train | 05:43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:40 | |
| Departure station | Bury St Edmunds | |
| Arrival station | Hertford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 7m | |
| Distance | 46 miles (74 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Hertford by train
Looking to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Hertford by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 28 minutes to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Hertford by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 7 minutes though. You'll usually find 17 trains per day running along the 46 miles (74 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Hertford, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Greater Anglia or Thameslink to get to Hertford – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Bury St Edmunds to Hertford in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!
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Cheap train tickets from Bury St Edmunds to Hertford
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