The average train between Hereford and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hereford is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Hereford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Hereford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hereford and Southend-on-Sea is 242.7 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Southend Victoria via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 30m.