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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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 44 miles (72 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $20 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 Hereford to Cardiff
How to get from Hereford to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hereford to Cardiff is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C0049410:04 AM1h03Hereford station (HFD)11:07 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
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- C0049410:04 AM1h03Hereford station (HFD)11:07 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C0049410:04 AM1h03Hereford station (HFD)11:07 AMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G389082:23 PM1h04Hereford station (HFD)3:27 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
- G3889612:08 PM1h08Hereford station (HFD)1:16 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 transfers
- G388503:46 PM1h10Hereford station (HFD)4:56 PMCardiff Central (CDF)$181One-way0 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.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Hereford station (HFD) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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