The average train between Hereford and Southampton takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Southampton. 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 Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Southampton station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Hereford to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Hereford to Southampton train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Hereford and Southampton is 157.1 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Southampton Central via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 52m.