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.
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 8:18 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Reading station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Hereford to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Reading train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hereford to Reading train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hereford and Reading is 137.3 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Reading via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 25m.