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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 6m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Hereford
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Hereford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hereford:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Hereford costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3. The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Hereford
How to get from Birmingham to Hereford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Hereford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C17181
9:50 AM 1h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:17 AM Hereford station (HFD) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C17181
9:50 AM 1h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:17 AM Hereford station (HFD) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C17181
9:50 AM 1h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 11:17 AM Hereford station (HFD) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C17183
10:50 AM 1h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 12:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - C17177
8:50 AM 1h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 10:17 AM Hereford station (HFD) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - C17169
7:00 AM 1h30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:30 AM Hereford station (HFD) $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hereford:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Hereford costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Hereford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Hereford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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