The average train between Penzance and Hereford takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 Penzance and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Hereford at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Hereford station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Penzance to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Penzance to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Penzance and Hereford is 292 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Hereford via Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 34m.