Gloucester to Hereford by train

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Overview: trains from Gloucester to Hereford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gloucester 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 05:50 View journey
Last train 23:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 39
Trains / day 68 View all
Cheapest journey AU$44.53 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 57m
Train operators 9

Going from Gloucester to Hereford by train

About to set off from Gloucester to Hereford by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Gloucester 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$44.53, 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.

Gloucester to Hereford train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:50.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:13.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:50.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:09.

  • 68 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 9 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Gloucester to Hereford?

On this route spanning 39 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Booking Gloucester to Hereford trains in advance

Booking your Gloucester to Hereford tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 months before departure.

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Making the most of your trip to Hereford

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Hereford.

FAQs about the train journey from Gloucester to Hereford

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

The total distance from Gloucester to Hereford is 39 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.