Cologne to Hereford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Hereford takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

9h 42m
Duration: 535 mi
Distance: £254
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain

8h 53m

£188–438

Cologne to Hereford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Hereford at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 9h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:42 PM → 9:17 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
3:41 PM → 10:33 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
5:43 PM → 8:30 AM
Arrives next day
15h 47m • 3 changes
7:43 PM → 12:17 PM
Arrives next day
17h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 38m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 3:25 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:42 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:33 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:31 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:17 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Hereford, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Hereford via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 53m.

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