The average train between Reading and Herefordshire takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Herefordshire. 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 Herefordshire. 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 Herefordshire at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Herefordshire. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Herefordshire station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Reading to Herefordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Herefordshire train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Reading to Herefordshire train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Reading and Herefordshire is 140.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Hereford via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 22m.