The average train between Lincoln and Hereford takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 every 2 hours between Lincoln and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Hereford station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Lincoln to Hereford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Lincoln Central station.
Lincoln to Hereford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Lincoln to Hereford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Lincoln and Hereford is 196.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Hereford via Derby and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 47m.