How much is the train ticket from Hereford to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Hereford to London start from R 499. The average price for this train route is around R 1 264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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 54m and is operated by Great Western Railway .

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 .

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

The earliest train from Hereford to London departs at 13:20. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Train Hereford to London from R 472

Next train departures

Next departures from Hereford to London on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	Cheapest
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	Fastest

Next departures from Hereford to London on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:14	Hereford	3h 10m	18:24	London Paddington	Cheapest
	Train	15:14	Hereford	3h 10m	18:24	London Paddington	Fastest

Next departures from Hereford to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:32	Hereford	2h 55m	18:27	London Paddington	CheapestFastest
Train	15:32	Hereford	2h 55m	18:27	London Paddington	No tags
Train	17:30	Hereford	2h 57m	20:27	London Paddington	No tags
Train	17:30	Hereford	2h 57m	20:27	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Hereford to London on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Hereford to London on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Hereford to London on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	Cheapest
Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	Fastest
Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	No tags
Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	No tags

Next departures from Hereford to London on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	Cheapest
	Train	15:18	Hereford	3h 11m	18:29	London Paddington	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:25 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hereford to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 351, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 255 - R 737	Average duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 499 - R 3 587	Average duration3h 11m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 351 - R 351	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

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.

How much is the train ticket from Hereford to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Hereford to London start from R 499. The average price for this train route is around R 1 264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
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 54m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
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.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hereford to London?
The earliest train from Hereford to London departs at 13:20. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
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.
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.
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.
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

10/12

R 1 354

11/12

R 488

Today

R 1 372

13/12

R 1 221

14/12

R 1 219

15/12

R 481

16/12

R 1 223

17/12

R 483

The cheapest trip from Hereford to London was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 481

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 481 to R 3 466 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 481, which is on 2025-12-15.