The cheapest and fastest trains from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
38 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
59 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX), including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:161h07Hertford North (HFN)10:23London Kings Cross (KGX)£141One-way0 changes
3:360h38Hertford North (HFN)4:14London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
10:461h06Hertford North (HFN)11:52London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
12:461h06Hertford North (HFN)13:52London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
17:270h56Hertford North (HFN)18:23London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
3:360h38Hertford North (HFN)4:14London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
17:270h56Hertford North (HFN)18:23London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
10:461h06Hertford North (HFN)11:52London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
12:461h06Hertford North (HFN)13:52London Kings Cross (KGX)£161One-way0 changes
9:161h07Hertford North (HFN)10:23London Kings Cross (KGX)£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, while a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 30 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£16 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX):
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) costing on average £30.
Other travel options to London Kings Cross (KGX) take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 24m.
The journey is about 21m faster (47m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£16 vs £20). 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.
Live departures
Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C18596 · C22578 | On time 16:31 Hertford North (HFN) | 0h52 | 17:23 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 3:36 Hertford North (HFN) | 0h38 | 4:14 London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX)
Trains from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 07:16. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 42m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 5:16 |
Last train 7:16 |
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Train companies: Tube, Great Northern from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trainsTube, Great Northern trains will get you between Hertford North (HFN) and London Kings Cross (KGX) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Kings Cross (KGX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hertford North (HFN) and London Kings Cross (KGX)
Most Hertford North (HFN) to London Kings Cross (KGX) trains use the Hertford East to London Liverpool Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Hertford North (HFN) and London Kings Cross (KGX) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hertford North from Hertford city centre
Hertford North train station facilities and services
Hertford North has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hertford North.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hertford North.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hertford North.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hertford North: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hertford North: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hertford North: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to booking office and platforms 2&3. Steps to platform 1 (some trains to London). Assistance Meeting Point is the station foyer opposite the ticket office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
