Explore Carlisle to Hereford by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Carlisle to Hereford aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Carlisle and Hereford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$94.81, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Carlisle to Hereford departure frequency and train timetable

With 33 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 17 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:43 and the last one is at 23:44. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:44, with the last one at 21:25.

Carlisle to Hereford distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 315 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Booking time frame: Carlisle to Hereford trains

Tickets for travel to Hereford along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Carlisle to Hereford

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Carlisle and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Hereford city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Carlisle to Hereford by train?

The total distance between Carlisle and Hereford by train is 315 kilometres.

What is the Carlisle to Hereford train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs AU$94.81. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

How far in advance can I book my Carlisle to Hereford train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Carlisle to Hereford?

The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.