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Outbound fromSouthampton to Hereford by train
It takes an average of 5h 12m to travel from Southampton to Hereford by train, over a distance of around 97 miles (157 km). There are normally 72 trains per day travelling from Southampton to Hereford and tickets for this journey start from £48.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:08 | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | Hereford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 56m | |
| Distance | 97 miles (157 km) | |
| Frequency | 72 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £48.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Southampton to Hereford in 2 hours 56 minutes
If you want to travel from Southampton to Hereford by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Southampton to Hereford by train to take around 5 hours 12 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 56 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 72 trains per day running on this route, which spans 97 miles (157 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Hereford. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or South Western Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Southampton to Hereford start from £48.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Hereford
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Consider a Season Ticket
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