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Hereford to Cardiff by train
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First train05:26
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Last train00:09
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey58m
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Distance73 kilometres
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Trains per day40
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Avg. journey time1hr 8m
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Train operators
Travelling from Hereford to Cardiff by train
Fast trains from Hereford to Cardiff take around 58 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 73 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Hereford and Cardiff.
1. Are there direct trains from Hereford to Cardiff?
Direct trains from Hereford to Cardiff have been found.
We usually find around 38 direct trains on the route from Hereford to Cardiff every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 46 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Hereford to Cardiff?
The Hereford to Cardiff train travel time is normally about 58 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Hereford to Cardiff train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Cardiff is usually scheduled to depart Hereford around 05:26 and the last train is around 00:09. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Hereford around 05:42, and the last at 23:15.

What's the Hereford to Cardiff train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Hereford to Cardiff are $17.51.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $17 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $25. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Hereford to Cardiff train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Hereford to Cardiff by train.
Which train companies operate between Hereford and Cardiff?
More than one train company operates on the route from Hereford to Cardiff, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Transport For Wales
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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