Hereford to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Hereford to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 19

Cheapest

$268

Average

$275

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

11:02AM6h59

Hereford

06:01PMEdinburgh

$2681One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM6h58

Hereford

04:03PMEdinburgh

$2681One-way

0 transfers

07:49AM8h14

Hereford

04:03PMEdinburgh

$2781One-way

0 transfers

12:49PM5h50

Hereford

06:39PMEdinburgh

$2801One-way

0 transfers

10:48AM5h54

Hereford

04:42PMEdinburgh

$2811One-way

0 transfers

Hereford to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 19

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Cross CountryCross Country	09:05AM Hereford	6h58	04:03PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
Cross CountryCross Country	11:02AM Hereford	6h59	06:01PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
Cross CountryCross Country	07:49AM Hereford	8h14	04:03PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	10:48AM Hereford	5h54	04:42PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast	12:49PM Hereford	5h50	06:39PM Edinburgh	0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Hereford to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 19

Fastest Journey

5 h 50 m

Average

6 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

434 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Hereford for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

12:49PM5h50

Hereford

06:39PMEdinburgh

$2801One-way

0 transfers

10:48AM5h54

Hereford

04:42PMEdinburgh

$2811One-way

0 transfers

09:05AM6h58

Hereford

04:03PMEdinburgh

$2681One-way

0 transfers

11:02AM6h59

Hereford

06:01PMEdinburgh

$2681One-way

0 transfers

07:49AM8h14

Hereford

04:03PMEdinburgh

$2781One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hereford to Edinburgh

Trains from Hereford to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $189 (€172) but you can travel from only $39 (€35) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $39 (€35)

Distance

269 miles (434 km)

Average train duration

5h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

$189 (€172)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 22m

First train

01:40

Last train

19:59

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $39 (€35)

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express from Hereford to Edinburgh trains

For as little as $51 (€47) you can travel by train to Edinburgh from Hereford with Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Hereford to Edinburgh with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 5 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $211

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Hereford to Edinburgh train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $51

FAQs: Trains from Hereford to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Hereford to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hereford to Edinburgh.

Cheap train tickets from Hereford to Edinburgh can start from as little as $189 (€172) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hereford to Edinburgh is $277 (€252); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hereford to Edinburgh train travel time is 5 h 22 min for the 269 mile (434 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hereford to Edinburgh leaves at 1: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hereford to Edinburgh leaves at 7: 59 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Hereford to Edinburgh which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the trip from Hereford to Edinburgh you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or TransPennine Express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Hereford and Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 59 PM.

The cheapest month for a train from Hereford to Edinburgh is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Hereford to Edinburgh including taking a bus, train or flight.