The average train between Cambridge and Hereford takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 every 2 hours between Cambridge and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Hereford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Cambridge to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Cambridge to Hereford train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cambridge and Hereford is 193.9 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Hereford via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 56m.