The average train between Hereford and Calais takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford to Calais. 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 3 times a day between Hereford and Calais. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 13h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 5m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Hereford to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Calais station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
Hereford to Calais train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Calais train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Book your Hereford to Calais train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Calais is 339.3 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Calais Ville via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Calais Frethun in around 7h 46m.