How to travel from Hereford to Cardiff

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Compare train for Hereford to Cardiff

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 train costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $15.

Distance: 44 miles (72 km)

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$29

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Cheapest

$21

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1h 36m

Average total duration

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1h 6m

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1h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Hereford to Cardiff is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).
The fastest way to travel from Hereford to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

Yes, you can take a train between Hereford and Cardiff.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hereford to Cardiff among Omio's users.

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from Hereford to Cardiff

How to get from Hereford to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Hereford to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transport for Wales
    10:10 AM1h05
    Hereford
    11:15 AMCardiff
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transport for Wales
    10:10 AM1h05
    Hereford
    11:15 AMCardiff
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transport for Wales
    10:10 AM1h05
    Hereford
    11:15 AMCardiff
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transport for Wales
    8:10 AM1h08
    Hereford
    9:18 AMCardiff
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hereford to Cardiff

Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hereford to Cardiff.

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You can travel between Hereford and Cardiff by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hereford to Cardiff is a train with an average price of $29 (€23).
The fastest way to travel from Hereford to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Hereford to Cardiff is approximately 44 miles (72 km).
The average frequency per day from Hereford to Cardiff is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hereford and Cardiff as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hereford to Cardiff:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
  • Buses mostly depart from Hereford, Commercial Road and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hereford to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hereford to Cardiff:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Hereford to Cardiff often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cardiff and these popular destinations at a great price.

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