The average train between Ipswich and Hereford takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 hourly between Ipswich and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Hereford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Ipswich to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Ipswich to Hereford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ipswich and Hereford is 264.6 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Hereford via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 48m.