The average train between Reading and Hereford takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Reading to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Reading to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Hereford is 137.3 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hereford via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 24m.
