Holyhead to Hereford by train

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Overview: trains from Holyhead to Hereford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Holyhead 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 04:21 View journey
Last train 16:52 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 22m View journey
Distance (km) 190
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey CA$142.35 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 41m
Train operators 3

Travelling by train from Holyhead to Hereford

Ready to travel from Holyhead to Hereford by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Holyhead to Hereford

Ready to book tickets from Holyhead to Hereford? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Holyhead and Hereford typically run CA$142.35.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Holyhead to Hereford departure frequency and train timetable

With 16 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 47 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 04:21 and the last one is at 16:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:25, with the last one at 16:52.

Holyhead to Hereford train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 190 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 22 minutes.

When are tickets between Holyhead and Hereford available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Holyhead and Hereford can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Holyhead to Hereford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Hereford.

FAQs about the train journey from Holyhead to Hereford

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

The trip from Holyhead to Hereford covers a distance of 190 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.