The average train between St Ives and Hereford takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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 every 3 hours between St Ives and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Hereford at 12:26 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from St Ives 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 Ives to Hereford. However, there are services departing from St Ives station and arriving at Hereford station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
St Ives to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Erth station.
St Ives to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hereford station.
Book your St Ives to Hereford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between St Ives and Hereford is 281.3 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from St Ives (Cornwall) to Hereford via St Erth, Plymouth, Bristol Temple Meads, and Newport (S Wales) in around 7h 1m.