The average train between Basingstoke and Hereford takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Basingstoke to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Basingstoke to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Basingstoke to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Basingstoke and Hereford is 142.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Hereford via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 24m.