The average train between Maidenhead and Hereford takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Maidenhead to Hereford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Maidenhead to Hereford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Maidenhead to Hereford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Maidenhead to Hereford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Maidenhead and Hereford is 149.5 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Hereford via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 7m.