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Hereford to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Bournemouth takes 4h 8m 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 8m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train train
  2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain train
  3. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
4h 41m
£85–148

Hereford to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hereford and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 55m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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

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 8m

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 41m.

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