There are 3 ways to get from Reading to Hereford by train 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 Newport
best- Take the train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Herefordtrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 26m£61–110Drive 101 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Herefordcar 101 mi
2h 2m£25–36Train
- Take the train from Reading to Herefordtrain London Paddington - Hereford / ...
2h 29m£50–95
Reading to Hereford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Hereford is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Hereford is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £24 - £40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Hereford. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Reading and Hereford is 141 miles. The road distance is 101.6 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Hereford without a car is to train via Newport which takes 2h 26m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Reading to Hereford, including transfers.
Reading to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Hereford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Hereford is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Reading to Hereford.
Book your Reading to Hereford train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Hereford, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Hereford via Newport (S Wales) in around 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 773+ hotels available in Hereford.






