The average train between Newbury and Hereford takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Newbury 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 Newbury and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Newbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Hereford at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newbury 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 Newbury to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Newbury station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Newbury to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Newbury to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Newbury to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Newbury and Hereford is 120.3 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Newbury to Hereford via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 17m.