The average train between Hereford and Newbury takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Newbury. 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 Newbury. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Newbury at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Newbury? 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 Newbury. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Newbury station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Hereford to Newbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Newbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hereford to Newbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hereford and Newbury is 120.3 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Newbury via Newport (S Wales) and Reading in around 3h 8m.