The average train between Hereford and Watford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Watford. 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 Watford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Watford. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Watford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Hereford to Watford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Watford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Hereford to Watford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Hereford and Watford is 165.4 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Watford Junction via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 4m.