The average train between Wakefield and Hereford takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield 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 Wakefield and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Hereford at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Hereford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Wakefield to Hereford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Hereford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Wakefield to Hereford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Wakefield and Hereford is 198.4 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Hereford via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 56m.