The average train between Hereford and Margate takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Margate? 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 Margate. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Margate station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Hereford to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Margate train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Hereford to Margate train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Margate is 292.3 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Margate via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 54m.