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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 $29 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 $29, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$42 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
NX104 · NX4454:30 PM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:00 PMHereford, Commercial Road$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX104 · NX4454:30 PM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)8:00 PMHereford, Commercial Road$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C488219:28 AM1h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:54 AMHereford station (HFD)$551One-way1 transfer
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G150028:57 AM1h30Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:27 AMHereford station (HFD)$551One-way1 transfer
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G1500510:57 AM1h31Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:28 PMHereford station (HFD)$551One-way1 transfer
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W346637:07 AM1h48Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:55 AMHereford station (HFD)$551One-way1 transfer
NX105 · NX4451:20 PM3h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:50 PMHereford, Commercial Road$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Hereford:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Hereford costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Hereford by train.
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