The average train between Hereford and Portsmouth takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Hereford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Portsmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Hereford to Portsmouth train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hereford and Portsmouth is 179.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Portsmouth & Southsea via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 38m.