Hereford to Gloucester by train

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Overview: trains from Hereford to Gloucester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hereford to Gloucester, 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 00:09 View journey
Last train 21:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 39
Trains / day 58 View all
Cheapest journey £20.14 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 3m
Train operators 9

From Hereford to Gloucester by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Hereford to Gloucester by train. With 58 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.

Cost of train travel from Hereford to Gloucester

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Hereford to Gloucester:

  • Cheapest ticket: £20.14

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Hereford to Gloucester departure frequency and train timetable

With 58 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 7 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 04:47 and the last one is at 21:54. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:09, with the last one at 21:49.

Train duration for trips from Hereford to Gloucester

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 33 minutes, crossing a total distance of 39 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Hereford and Gloucester?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Hereford to Gloucester by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Gloucester.

FAQs about the train journey from Hereford to Gloucester

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

The train journey between Hereford and Gloucester spans 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.