From Southampton to Hereford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Southampton to Hereford by train. With 34 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Southampton 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$154.76, 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.

Train times for travel from Southampton to Hereford

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:15 and the last departure is 23:00. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:09 and the last train leaves at 22:57. On average, a total of 34 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Southampton to Hereford

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 55 minutes, travelling a total distance of 155 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Southampton 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Southampton to Hereford?

The total distance between Southampton and Hereford is 155 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Southampton to Hereford by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is AU$154.76. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Southampton to Hereford train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 5 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Southampton to Hereford by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 55 minutes.