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Cardiff to Hereford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Hereford takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

1h 3m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cardiff to Hereford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Hereford at 12:31 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 10m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 14m • Direct
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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 4m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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    train train 1h 1m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 11m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 13m • Direct
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    train train 1h 9m • Direct
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    train train 1h 7m • Direct
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    train train 1h 2m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Hereford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Hereford, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Hereford hourly. Tickets cost £18–29 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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