The average train between Barnstaple and Hereford takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Hereford at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Hereford station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Barnstaple to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Barnstaple to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Barnstaple and Hereford is 142.9 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Hereford via Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 25m.