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Hereford to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Bournemouth takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hereford to Bournemouth train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Bournemouth? 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.

Map of how to get from Hereford to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Hereford, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Hereford to Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Reading in around 4h 42m.

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