The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Hartford
Cheapest price on 22 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 22 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 22 Sept
2 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 22 Sept
2 h 59 m
Trains on 22 Sept
2
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Hartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hartford will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Tue 22 Sept, we found 2 trains from London to Hartford, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 2 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 59 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.
8:462h59London11:45Hartford£121One-way0 changes
9:462h59London12:45Hartford£161One-way0 changes
8:462h59London11:45Hartford£121One-way0 changes
9:462h59London12:45Hartford£161One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London to Hartford
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Hartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £320.
Distance: 253 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£66 Average Price | £320 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hartford:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hartford costing on average £66.
A coach is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Hartford costing on average £320.
Other travel options to Hartford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 5m.
Coach takes on average 5h 4m.
Live departures
London to Hartford train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Hartford trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:46 London | 2h59 | 11:45 Hartford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:46 London | 2h59 | 12:45 Hartford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Hartford
Trains from London to Hartford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 4:08 |
Last train 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from London to Hartford trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between London and Hartford from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Hartford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Hartford 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 Hartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Hartford
Most London to Hartford trains use the London Euston to Hartford station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Hartford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International 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, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Getting to Finsbury Park from London city centre
Finsbury Park is 6 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Finsbury Park train station facilities and services
Finsbury Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Finsbury Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Finsbury Park. ATMs are available at Finsbury Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Finsbury Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Finsbury Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Finsbury Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Finsbury Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step free access to platfrom 1/2 only (towards London). Access to all other platforms via steps. Assistance Meeting Point is 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: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Hartford station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Hartford from Hartford city centre
Hartford is 1 km from Hartford city centre. Public transport options include:
Hartford train station facilities and services
Hartford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hartford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hartford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hartford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hartford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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