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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 €25, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m 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 Bristol to Hereford
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Hereford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Hereford:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Hereford costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 28m by car). Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Hereford
How to get from Bristol to Hereford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Hereford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 PM 3h50 Bristol 12:10 AM Hereford €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:20 PM 3h50 Bristol 12:10 AM Hereford €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:20 PM 3h50 Bristol 12:10 AM Hereford €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM 3h50 Bristol 1:10 AM Hereford €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Hereford:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Hereford costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Hereford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway to go to Hereford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
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