The average train between Poole and Hereford takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Southampton Central and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Hereford station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Poole to Hereford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Hereford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Poole to Hereford train tickets online with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Poole and Hereford is 157.6 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Hereford via Southampton Central and Newport (S Wales) in around 5h 18m.