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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Reading takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 35m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hereford to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 30m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 19m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 28m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 40m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 18m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 15m • 1 change
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    Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway (GWR)2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Reading? 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.

Map of how to get from Hereford to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Hereford, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Hereford to Reading via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 32m.

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