The average train between Banbury and Hereford takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Hereford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Hereford at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Hereford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Banbury to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Banbury to Hereford train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Banbury and Hereford is 93.8 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Hereford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 10m.