The average train between Burnley and Hereford takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Hereford at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burnley to Hereford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Hereford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Burnley to Hereford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Hereford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Burnley to Hereford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burnley and Hereford is 195.4 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Hereford via Preston and Crewe in around 3h 59m.