There are 3 ways to get from Dorset to Hereford by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 1m£61–107Drive 111.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorset to Herefordcar 111.2 mi
2h 51m£28–41Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
6h 30m£59–111
Dorset to Hereford by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Hereford is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Weymouth and arriving at Hereford via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Dorset and Hereford is 171 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Hereford without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Dorset to Hereford, including transfers.
Dorset to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Weymouth station.
Dorset to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Hereford is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Dorset to Hereford.
There are 776+ hotels available in Hereford.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a bus from Blue Vinny to Hereford via Kings Statue, Weymouth, and Newport (S Wales) in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Upwey to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
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