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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hereford takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

2h 29m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Reading to Hereford train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Hereford at 10:56 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 37m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 25m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 35m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 24m • Direct
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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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 Reading to Hereford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Hereford 4 times a day. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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