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Fastest train to the city in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire’s 8 areas ranked — best commuter areas. Every figure from OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS), 2026. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Fastest train to the city (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broxbourne | 23 min |
| 2 | St Albans | 29 min |
| 3 | Hertsmere | 31 min |
| 4 | North Hertfordshire | 34 min |
| 5 | Stevenage | 37 min |
| 6 | East Hertfordshire | 39 min |
| 7 | Welwyn Hatfield | 40 min |
| 8 | Watford | 124 min |
Source: OpenStreetMap + National Rail timetable (ATOC/RDG, GTFS) · 2026. Ranked lowest first.
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