The average train between Hereford and Basingstoke takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Basingstoke. 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 Hereford and Basingstoke. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Basingstoke at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Basingstoke. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Basingstoke station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Hereford to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Basingstoke train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hereford to Basingstoke train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Basingstoke is 142.9 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Basingstoke via Newport (S Wales) and Reading in around 2h 55m.