What is the cheapest way to get from Hereford to South Wales?

The cheapest way to get from Hereford to South Wales is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hereford to South Wales?

The fastest way to get from Hereford to South Wales is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Hereford and South Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Hereford to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Broad Street and arriving at Bryngoleu Terminus via Brecon Interchange 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hereford and South Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Hereford to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Hereford and arriving at Cwmbach via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Hereford to South Wales?

The distance between Hereford and South Wales is 77 miles. The road distance is 52.5 miles.

How do I travel from Hereford to South Wales without a car?

The best way to get from Hereford to South Wales without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Hereford to South Wales?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Hereford to South Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hereford to South Wales bus from?

Hereford to South Wales bus services, operated by Sargeants Bros., depart from Broad Street station.

Where do I catch the Hereford to South Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Hereford to South Wales?

The best way to get from Hereford to South Wales is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Hereford to South Wales bus arrive?

Hereford to South Wales bus services, operated by Sargeants Bros., arrive at Brecon Interchange station.

Where does the Hereford to South Wales train arrive?

Hereford to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Hereford to South Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Hereford to South Wales is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Hereford to South Wales.

How do I get a train ticket from Hereford to South Wales?

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Hereford to South Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hereford to South Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hereford to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2h 24m
£30–52
Drive 52.2 mi
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1. Drive from Hereford to South Walescar 52.2 mi
1h 13m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Street to Brecon Interchangebus X44
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 1 to Merthyr Bus Station 7bus T4
3h 15m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station 1bus 76
2. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare
5h 48m
£32–51

Hereford to South Wales by train

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Distance: 76.1 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Hereford, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Hereford to Cwmbach via Cardiff Central in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Street to Bryngoleu Terminus via Brecon Interchange 1 and Merthyr Bus Station 10 in around 3h 15m.

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