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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hereford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Hereford costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:00 PM3h20Birmingham10:20 PMHereford$301One-way0 transfers
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- 7:00 PM3h20Birmingham10:20 PMHereford$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 PM3h20Birmingham10:20 PMHereford$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hereford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Hereford costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
- Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains to go to Hereford by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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