Train from Hereford to London: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Hereford to London on 27 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Great Western RailwayTrain
Hereford
London PaddingtonCheapestFastest
Great Western RailwayTrain
Hereford
London PaddingtonNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:59 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hereford to London

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 248, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
4h 45mAverage duration
188 kmDistance
5kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 248 - R 716Average duration4h 45m
5kg CO₂e
Average priceR 227 - R 3 465Average duration3h 11m
4kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 334 - R 334Average duration2h 10m
8kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hereford to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Hereford to London?

    The cheapest train tickets from Hereford to London start from R 227. The average price for this train route is around R 1 226. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Hereford to London?

    The average train journey time from Hereford to London is 3h 11m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 55m and is operated by Great Western Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the Hereford to London route?

    Several major train operators serve this route, with 1 trains available per day, including services from Great Western Railway, West Midlands Railway.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hereford to London?

    The earliest train from Hereford to London departs at 08:19. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Hereford to London?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hereford to London?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  7. Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hereford to London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hereford to London?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/01
R 1 310
25/01
R 1 310
Today
R 1 070
27/01
R 1 072
28/01
R 468
29/01
R 1 073
30/01
R 1 073
31/01
R 1 175
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hereford to London was searched and found on 28 Jan 2026 with a price of R 468

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hereford to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 468 to R 3 303 for a train ticket from Hereford to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 468, which is on 2026-01-28.

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