The average train between Penrith and Hereford takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 3 hours between Penrith and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Hereford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Hereford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Penrith to Hereford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Hereford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Penrith to Hereford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penrith and Hereford is 290.1 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Hereford via Crewe in around 3h 48m.