How much is the train ticket from London to Hereford?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Hereford start from R 499. The average price for this train route is around R 1 262. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Hereford?

The average train journey time from London to Hereford is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 51m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

Which train operators serve the London to Hereford route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Hereford?

The earliest train from London to Hereford departs at 09:47. And the latest train departs at 19:48.

Train London to Hereford from R 472

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Hereford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:52	London Paddington	2h 54m	12:46	Hereford	Cheapest
Train	17:34	London Paddington	2h 51m	20:25	Hereford	Fastest
Train	09:52	London Paddington	2h 54m	12:46	Hereford	No tags
Train	17:34	London Paddington	2h 51m	20:25	Hereford	No tags

Next departures from London to Hereford on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:50	London Paddington	2h 53m	19:43	Hereford	Cheapest
Train	16:50	London Paddington	2h 53m	19:43	Hereford	Fastest
Train	09:50	London Paddington	2h 53m	12:43	Hereford	No tags
Train	09:50	London Paddington	2h 53m	12:43	Hereford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:58 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Hereford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hereford. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 317, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 254 - R 730	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 499 - R 2 151	Average duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 317 - R 317	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

Based on 42 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Great Western Railway ticket prices on this trip start at R 499

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Hereford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to Hereford?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Hereford start from R 499. The average price for this train route is around R 1 262. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Hereford?
The average train journey time from London to Hereford is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 51m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Hereford route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Hereford?
The earliest train from London to Hereford departs at 09:47. And the latest train departs at 19:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 1 660

10/12

R 1 677

Today

R 890

12/12

R 488

13/12

R 482

14/12

R 1 189

15/12

No data

16/12

R 474

The cheapest trip from London to Hereford was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 474

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Hereford as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 474 to R 3 447 for a train ticket from London to Hereford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 474, which is on 2025-12-16.