The average train between London and Hereford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Hereford. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
London to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from London Paddington station.
London to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your London to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between London and Hereford is 188.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from London Paddington to Hereford via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 48m.
