The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford to Nottingham
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Nottingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hereford to Nottingham will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hereford for Nottingham on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 36 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hereford to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of €40, and a train costs an average of €83.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€94 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Hereford to Nottingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Hereford to Nottingham trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:23 AM Hereford | 4h36 | 8:59 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Hereford | 3h10 | 11:50 AM Nottingham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hereford to Nottingham
Trains from Hereford to Nottingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€83) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, first_great_western, Transport for Wales from Hereford to Nottingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, first_great_western, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Hereford and Nottingham from $49 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Trains from Hereford to Nottingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford to Nottingham 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 Nottingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hereford to Nottingham
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:10 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 18:45
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the bus shelter.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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