The average train between Hereford and Canterbury takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Canterbury. 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 Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Canterbury? 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 Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Hereford to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hereford to Canterbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Canterbury is 275.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Canterbury West via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 40m.