The average train between Hereford and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Hereford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Hereford to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hereford and Birmingham NEC is 80.9 km. The road distance is 102 km.
West Midlands Trains operates a train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 1h 27m.