The average train between Durham and Hereford takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Hereford at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Hereford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Durham to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Durham to Hereford train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Durham and Hereford is 311.7 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Hereford via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 59m.