4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cardiff to Hereford
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 2 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Hereford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Hereford will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cardiff for Hereford on Fri, May 29, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 72 km distance in an average of 7 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:05 PM7h05Cardiff1:10 AMHereford$391One-way0 transfers- 5:05 PM7h05Cardiff12:10 AMHereford$441One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM6h55Cardiff1:10 AMHereford$661One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM6h55Cardiff1:10 AMHereford$661One-way0 transfers
- 6:05 PM7h05Cardiff1:10 AMHereford$391One-way0 transfers
- 5:05 PM7h05Cardiff12:10 AMHereford$441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Hereford:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cardiff to Hereford costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Cardiff to Hereford Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Live departures
Cardiff to Hereford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Hereford buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:05 PM Cardiff | 7h05 | 12:10 AM Hereford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:05 PM Cardiff | 7h05 | 1:10 AM Hereford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:15 PM Cardiff | 6h55 | 1:10 AM Hereford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Hereford
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Buses from Cardiff to Hereford run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:07, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 44 miles (72 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 44 miles (72 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 55m |
First bus 12:07 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 56 days |
FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Hereford
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