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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€28
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€34
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 27 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 17
12
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hereford to Birmingham will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 12 trains from Hereford to Birmingham, including 8 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
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C17056Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hereford to Birmingham:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hereford to Birmingham costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-5.82. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Hereford to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15119+ C17042 | 5:23 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 2h23 | 7:46 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C16882+ G38943 | 5:46 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 2h14 | 8:00 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
G39019 · G38548 | 6:29 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 2h03 | 8:32 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C17045 | 7:09 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h27 | 8:36 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17047 | 7:34 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h35 | 9:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C16885+ G38945 | 7:50 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 2h10 | 10:00 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 transfer | |
C17050 | 8:36 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h33 | 10:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17053 | 9:40 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 11:09 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17814 | 10:40 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 12:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17056 | 11:40 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 1:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17057 | 12:40 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 2:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17058 | 1:40 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 3:09 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hereford to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Major city museum and gallery with fine art, Birmingham history and global collections in a landmark building.
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Restored canal-side quarter with waterside walks, bars, heritage buildings and easy access to major venues.
Lively canal junction area with historic warehouses, footbridges and one of Birmingham's best urban walks.
Creative district known for street art, independent culture, music heritage and alternative city energy.
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Michelin-starred fine dining by Aktar Islam, known for modern Indian tasting menus in an elegant canal-side setting.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford to Birmingham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hereford to Birmingham trains use the Hereford to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at University. Use this guide to compare Hereford and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hereford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hereford.
Ticket office support is available at Hereford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hereford: Parking, WC.
Available at Hereford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hereford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access through the ticket hall to Platform 3 and 4. A footbridge lifts connects Platforms 1 and 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: The pay phone (coins only) is available for use on platform 3, Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The ticket machines are only accessible during ticket office opening hours, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
University is 4 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
University has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at University.
Ticket office support is available at University. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at University: Parking.
Available at University: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at University: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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