The average train between Hereford and Carcassonne takes 20h 41m and the fastest train takes 14h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford to Carcassonne. 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 twice daily between Hereford and Carcassonne. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Carcassonne at 4:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 20h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Carcassonne station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.
Hereford to Carcassonne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Carcassonne train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Carcassonne station.
Book your Hereford to Carcassonne train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Carcassonne is 1,053 km. The road distance is 1,649 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Carcassonne via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 13h 27m.