There are 5 ways to get from Hereford to Kent 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
best- Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4h 47m£106–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 445
- Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 15m£28–46Drive 186.2 mi
- Drive from Hereford to Kentcar 186.2 mi
3h 22m£47–67Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
4h 57m£73–180Train #2
- Take the train from Hereford to London Paddingtontrain Hereford - London Paddington
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 16m£91–160
Hereford to Kent by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Kent is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hereford to Kent is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hereford station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Country Bus Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Kent. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Lenham via Newport (S Wales), Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Hereford and Kent is 246 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hereford to Kent without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Hereford to Kent, including transfers.
Hereford to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Country Bus Station.
Hereford to Kent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
The best way to get from Hereford to Kent is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Hereford, England and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Hereford to Lenham via Newport (S Wales), London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Country Bus Station to Dickley Wood via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and King Street in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Hereford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Victoria to Lenham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Hereford to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Country Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hereford to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Hereford to Kent train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to Kent is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Hereford to Kent.
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