The average train between Hereford and Poole takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Poole. 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 Poole. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Poole at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Poole? 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 Poole. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Poole station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Hereford to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Poole train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Poole station.
Book your Hereford to Poole train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Hereford and Poole is 157.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Poole via Newport (S Wales) and Southampton Central in around 5h 2m.