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Outbound fromGrantham to Hertford by train
It takes an average of 1h 51m to travel from Grantham to Hertford by train, over a distance of around 80 miles (129 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Grantham to Hertford and tickets for this journey start from £23.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:30 | |
| Departure station | Grantham | |
| Arrival station | Hertford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 5m | |
| Distance | 80 miles (129 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.20 | |
| Train operators | Hull Trains, Great Northern, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Grantham to Hertford in 1 hour 5 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Grantham to Hertford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 51 minutes to travel the 80 miles (129 km) from Grantham to Hertford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 5 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 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, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to Hertford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Grantham to Hertford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.20. 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 Hertford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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