Blackpool to Hereford by train

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Overview: trains from Blackpool to Hereford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Blackpool to Hereford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:00 View journey
Last train 22:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 194
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey AU$134.15 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 41m
Train operators 9

Discover Blackpool to Hereford by train

Planning a train adventure from Blackpool to Hereford? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Blackpool and Hereford: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$134.15, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train timetable for travel between Blackpool and Hereford

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Blackpool to Hereford by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:35

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:45

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:00

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:45

  • Average number of daily trains: 24 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 37 minutes

How long is the train journey from Blackpool to Hereford?

This journey covers a total of 194 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 45 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Blackpool and Hereford?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

More information on train travel from Blackpool to Hereford

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Hereford city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Blackpool to Hereford

Want to know more about your journey from Blackpool to Hereford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Blackpool to Hereford covers a distance of 194 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.