The average train between Braintree and Hereford takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree 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 Braintree and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Hereford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Braintree to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Braintree to Hereford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Braintree and Hereford is 224.7 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Hereford via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 43m.