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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD)
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 44 trains that leave London Paddington (PAD) for Hereford station (HFD) on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 184 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 38 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.
Y80826 · C17190+
Tube from London Paddington to London Euston9:28 AM4h49London Paddington (PAD)2:17 PMHereford station (HFD)$211One-way2 transfers- C17931 · C17193+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston10:28 AM4h49London Paddington (PAD)3:17 PMHereford station (HFD)$211One-way2 transfers
- Y80862 · C17198+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston12:28 PM4h49London Paddington (PAD)5:17 PMHereford station (HFD)$211One-way2 transfers
- Y80849 · C17196+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston11:28 AM4h49London Paddington (PAD)4:17 PMHereford station (HFD)$211One-way2 transfers
Y15428+Y807593:52 PM3h25London Paddington (PAD)7:17 PMHereford station (HFD)$301One-way1 transfer
- W34630+
Y634722:48 PM2h30London Paddington (PAD)5:18 PMHereford station (HFD)$841One-way1 transfer - G14944+Y627646:48 PM2h30London Paddington (PAD)9:18 PMHereford station (HFD)$771One-way1 transfer
- G14935+G389508:18 AM2h36London Paddington (PAD)10:54 AMHereford station (HFD)$2231One-way1 transfer
- W35419+G389594:18 PM2h37London Paddington (PAD)6:55 PMHereford station (HFD)$1151One-way1 transfer
- W35417+G3903511:48 AM2h38London Paddington (PAD)2:26 PMHereford station (HFD)$841One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD):
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Hereford station (HFD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.04. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 3h 4m 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.
Live departures
London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34663+G38947 | On time 5:23 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h32 | 8:55 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15410+C17175 | On time 5:53 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h41 | 9:34 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15412+C17177 | 6:52 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h25 | 10:17 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G14933+G38967 | On time 7:12 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h46 | 9:58 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80805 · C17183+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 7:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h49 | 12:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| G14934+G39027 | 7:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 10:27 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G14935+G38950 | On time 8:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h36 | 10:54 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C17883 · C17185+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 8:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h49 | 1:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y15417+C17183 | 8:51 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h26 | 12:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G14937+G38975 | On time 9:18 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 11:58 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80826 · C17190+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 9:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h49 | 2:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| G14938+G39032 | On time 9:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h40 | 12:28 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15399 | 9:52 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h56 | 12:48 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34617+G38953 | On time 10:16 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h38 | 12:54 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C17931 · C17193+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 10:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h49 | 3:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| G14939+G38983 | On time 11:15 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h43 | 1:58 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y80849 · C17196+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 11:28 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h49 | 4:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| W35417+G39035 | On time 11:48 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h38 | 2:26 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15402 | 11:52 AM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h51 | 2:43 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34622+G38955 | On time 12:13 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h41 | 2:54 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+Y80862 · C17198 | 12:28 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h49 | 5:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| Y15421+C17196 | 12:52 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h25 | 4:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G14940+G38991 | 1:15 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 3:54 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| W35418+G39037 | On time 1:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 4:27 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15423+C17198 | 1:50 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h27 | 5:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34629+G38957 | 2:15 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h38 | 4:53 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34630+Y63472 | 2:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 5:18 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15425+Y80754 | 2:53 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h26 | 6:19 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G14941+G39004 | 5:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h39 | 7:57 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15405 | 5:34 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h49 | 8:23 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14942+G39042 | On time 5:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h57 | 8:45 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15431+Y80764 | 5:57 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h20 | 9:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| C17804 · Y80767+Tube from London Paddington to London Euston | 5:58 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h35 | 10:33 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 2 transfers | |
| Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+C17783 · C17804 · Y80767 | 6:18 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 4h15 | 10:33 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 3 transfers | |
| G14944+Y62764 | 6:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h30 | 9:18 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| Y15434+Y80767 | 6:57 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h36 | 10:33 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| W34648+G39013 | 7:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h42 | 10:30 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G15157 | 7:53 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 3h03 | 10:56 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G14945+Y63345 | 8:48 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h44 | 11:32 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
| G14947+Y62820 | 10:49 PM London Paddington (PAD) | 2h58 | 1:47 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:52 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway (GWR) from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) trainsGreat Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between London Paddington (PAD) and Hereford station (HFD) from $24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) 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 Hereford station (HFD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD)
Most London Paddington (PAD) to Hereford station (HFD) trains use the London Paddington to Hereford station pair. Use this guide to compare London Paddington (PAD) and Hereford station (HFD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Paddington from London city centre
London Paddington train station facilities and services
London Paddington 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 and drink
Food options include: Wasabi, The Beer House, Barburrito, Upper Crust, The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers), The Pasty Shop, Burger King, Pret a Manger, The Savanna, Soboro Bakery, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located next to the ticket office.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open 24/7. Information desks are located near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Paddington: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Paddington: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Paddington: Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Paddington, Mercure London Paddington Hotel, The Pilgrm.
Getting to Hereford from Hereford city centre
Hereford 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
Food and drink options are available at Hereford.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hereford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hereford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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