The average train between Harwich and Hereford takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Hereford at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Hereford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Harwich to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Harwich to Hereford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Harwich and Hereford is 274 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Hereford via Manningtree, Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 19m.