The average train between Hereford and Plymouth takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Plymouth? 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 Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Plymouth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Hereford to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Plymouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Hereford to Plymouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Plymouth is 212.2 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Plymouth via Newport (S Wales) and Taunton in around 4h 58m.