The average train between Hereford and Braintree takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Braintree. 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 Braintree. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Braintree at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Braintree? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Braintree station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Hereford to Braintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Braintree train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Hereford to Braintree train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Braintree is 224.7 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Braintree via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 3m.