The average train between Hereford and Leicester takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Leicester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Hereford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Hereford to Leicester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Leicester is 125.5 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Leicester via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 46m.