The average train between Slough and Hereford takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Slough 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 Slough and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slough is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Hereford at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Slough to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Slough station and arriving at Hereford station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Slough to Hereford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Slough to Hereford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Slough to Hereford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Slough and Hereford is 158 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Slough to Hereford via Reading and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 20m.