Hereford to Reading Trains

Hereford to Reading trains

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The average train between Hereford and Reading takes 2h 36m 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 36m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newport

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Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...

2h 30m

£55–98

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 11:05 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:48 AM
6h 30m • 1 change
5:26 AM → 7:45 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 8:46 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:09 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:04 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 2:44 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
12:41 PM → 3:44 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 4:44 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:48 AM
6h 31m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:48 AM
6h 31m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:48 AM
6h 31m • 1 change
5:30 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
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