The average train between Kent and Hereford takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Hereford at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Hereford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Kent to Hereford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Hereford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Kent to Hereford train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kent and Hereford is 252.8 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Hereford via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 45m.