The average train between Hereford and Harwich takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Harwich. 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 Harwich. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Harwich at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Harwich station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Hereford to Harwich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Harwich train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Hereford to Harwich train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Harwich is 274 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Harwich Town via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 5h 19m.