The average train between Luton and Hereford takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Hereford station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Luton to Hereford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Hereford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Luton to Hereford train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Hereford is 158.6 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Hereford via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 13m.