The average train between St Helens and Hereford takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.
No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Hereford. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Hereford station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
St Helens to Hereford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
St Helens to Hereford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your St Helens to Hereford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Helens and Hereford is 154.9 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Hereford via Wigan North Western and Crewe in around 3h 38m.