The average train between Bristol and Hereford takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Bristol to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Bristol to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Hereford is 67.4 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Hereford via Newport (S Wales) in around 1h 44m.