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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Hereford takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

2h 45m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Hereford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Hereford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 26m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 26m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 14m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 26m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 13m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 24m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 25m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales3h 2m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 18m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 20m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperTransport for Wales3h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 26m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Hereford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Hereford, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Hereford via Crewe in around 2h 50m.

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