What is the cheapest way to get from Hereford to Essex?

The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Essex is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hereford to Essex?

The fastest way to get from Hereford to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Hereford and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Transport Hub, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Hereford and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at White Notley via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Hereford to Essex?

The distance between Hereford and Essex is 223 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.

How do I travel from Hereford to Essex without a car?

The best way to get from Hereford to Essex without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Hereford to Essex?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Hereford to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Essex bus from?

Hereford to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hereford to Essex train from?

Hereford to Essex train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.

Train or bus from Hereford to Essex?

The best way to get from Hereford to Essex is to train via Newport which takes 5h 2m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Hereford to Essex bus arrive?

Hereford to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Transport Hub station.

Where does the Hereford to Essex train arrive?

Hereford to Essex train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Hereford to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Essex is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Hereford to Essex.

How do I get a train ticket from Hereford to Essex?

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 2m
£101–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Transport Hubbus 445
2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
8h 8m
£40–97
Drive 164.9 mi
1. Drive from Hereford to Essexcar 164.9 mi
3h 41m
£40–58
Train
1. Take the train from Great Malvern to London Paddingtontrain Great Malvern - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 1m
£86–174
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 52m
£107–182

Hereford to Essex by train

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Hereford, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Hereford to White Notley via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Polecat Road via Transport Hub, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 8m.

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