The average train between Cheltenham and Hereford takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 3 hours between Cheltenham and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Hereford at 9:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Hereford station via Worcester Foregate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Cheltenham to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Cheltenham to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cheltenham and Hereford is 46.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Hereford via Worcester Foregate Street in around 1h 54m.