The average train between Hereford and Bournemouth takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. 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.
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 11:01 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Hereford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Bournemouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Hereford to Bournemouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hereford and Bournemouth is 159.5 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Bournemouth via Newport (S Wales) and Southampton Central in around 4h 35m.