The average train between Blackpool and Hereford takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Hereford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Hereford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Blackpool to Hereford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackpool to Hereford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Blackpool to Hereford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Hereford is 197 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Hereford via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 46m.