There are 5 ways to get from Essex to Hereford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain
4h 35m£101–194Drive 165 mi
cheapest- Drive from Essex to Herefordcar 165 mi
3h 41m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
8h 39m£41–97Train
- Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from London Paddington to Great Malverntrain London Paddington - Great Malvern / ...
5h 44m£85–173Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain Birmingham New Street - Hereford
7h 25m£108–186
Essex to Hereford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essex to Hereford is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Essex to Hereford is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Country Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Hereford. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Hereford via Stratford, London Paddington and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Essex and Hereford is 223 miles. The road distance is 166 miles.
The best way to get from Essex to Hereford without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Essex to Hereford, including transfers.
Essex to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
The best way to get from Essex to Hereford is to train via Newport which takes 4h 35m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Essex, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from White Notley to Hereford via Stratford, London Paddington, and Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Country Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Transport Hub in around 8h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from White Notley to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from White Notley to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Great Malvern
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- 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
- £17–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Essex to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Essex to Hereford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Hereford is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Essex to Hereford.
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