The average train between Inverness and Hereford takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness to Hereford. 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Hereford at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness to Hereford? 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 Inverness to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Hereford station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Inverness to Hereford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Hereford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Inverness to Hereford train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Hereford is 610.6 km. The road distance is 816 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Hereford via Haymarket and Crewe in around 9h 27m.