There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Hereford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
3h 3m£54–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Arle Court Tpt Hubbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Stationbus 445
5h 35m£20–41Drive 120.7 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Herefordcar 120.7 mi
2h 25m£30–43Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 30m£57–100
Exeter to Hereford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Hereford is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Hereford station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Country Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Hereford via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Exeter and Hereford is 145 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Hereford without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Exeter to Hereford, including transfers.
Exeter to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Hereford is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hereford via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Country Bus Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- 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
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- 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)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- 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
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Country Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Arle Court Tpt Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Hereford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Tpt Hub station.
Exeter to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Hereford is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Exeter to Hereford.
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