It takes forty-nine minutes to get from Hertford East to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia.
Travelling south to London, you’ll pass from Hertfordshire and Essex, before entering Greater London, where you’ll disembark at London Liverpool Street Station.
Greater Anglia operates services from London Liverpool Street to numerous destinations in South East England, including Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and parts of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. They also run the Stansted Express, connecting London Liverpool Street with Stansted Airport.
Departing from Hertford East
The train from Hertford to London Liverpool Street will depart from Hertford East Station, which is on Mill Road in the centre of the town, near Hartham Common Park.
The station is served by local buses, and although there is no taxi rank, taxis can drop you off at the station’s entrance. Hertford East has only fifteen car parking spaces, so it’s best to find alternative methods to get to the station, especially on weekdays when this station is busy with commuters.
Greater Anglia runs all services from Hertford East, serving destinations like London Liverpool Street via Tottenham Hale.
Main stops
There are eleven stops from Hertford East to London Liverpool Street:
- Ware
- St Margarets
- Rye House
- Broxbourne
- Cheshunt
- Waltham Cross
- Enfield Lock
- Brimsdown
- Ponders End
- Tottenham Hale
- Hackney Downs.
These stops may change due to scheduling alterations or engineering works, so it’s best to double-check before you travel to avoid disappointment.
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Arriving at London Liverpool Street
London Liverpool Street is a main railway terminus in the City of London. It’s the terminus for the Great Eastern Mainline to Norwich and the West Anglia Mainline to Cambridge, making it an important transport hub in the northeastern quadrant of The City of London.
Its London Underground station is also crucial on the tube network, serving the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines and providing excellent transportation links to help you navigate the UK capital. For example, you can get from Liverpool Street to Kings Cross and Paddington Station in less than half an hour. Local buses and taxis are also located outside the station along Liverpool Street.
While Liverpool Street is often seen as the heart of business and finance, it’s also bursting with exciting things to do. Yes, The Gherkin and its glass-plastered skyscraper cousins are impressive. But so too is charming Spitalfields Market just a short stroll away, not to forget the intriguing Bank of England Museum and the jaw-dropping Sky Garden in the Walkie-Talkie building, perfect for an afternoon to watch the world go round.
Greater Anglia train classes
- Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
- First Class: A Hertford to London Liverpool Street First Class ticket grants you access to a First Class carriage, spacious seating, larger tables, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary snacks and beverages on weekdays.
Greater Anglia train travel advice
- Luggage: You can bring a maximum of three items of luggage. This includes two larger items and one smaller bag.
- Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
- Bicycles: Reservations are highly recommended, as each train has only two cycle spaces. To avoid disappointment, book early.
- Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
- Passenger Assist:We provide assistance with boarding and alighting (including ramps and sight guidance), navigating stations and platforms, and handling up to three pieces of luggage safely. Additionally, we offer advice on available facilities both on board and at stations.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.