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Compare bus and train for London to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 242 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of NOK 242, while a train costs an average of NOK 716.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
NOK 716 Average price | NOK 242 Average price Cheapest | NOK 591 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 London to Hereford
Compare the available ways to get from London to Hereford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Hereford:
A bus is NOK 474 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hereford costing on average NOK 716.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 58m by train vs 3h 20m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 716 compared to roughly NOK 591 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 London to Hereford
How to get from London to Hereford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Hereford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y80862 · C1719812:56 PM 4h21 London Euston (EUS) 5:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) NOK 150 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Y80862 · C17198
12:56 PM 4h21 London Euston (EUS) 5:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) NOK 150 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34630+
Y634722:48 PM 2h30 London Paddington (PAD) 5:18 PM Hereford station (HFD) NOK 772 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- C17931 · C17193
10:56 AM 4h21 London Euston (EUS) 3:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) NOK 150 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y80849 · C17196
11:56 AM 4h21 London Euston (EUS) 4:17 PM Hereford station (HFD) NOK 150 1 One-way 1 transfer - Y80826 · C17190
9:56 AM 4h23 London Euston (EUS) 2:19 PM Hereford station (HFD) NOK 150 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX445
3:30 PM 4h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 7:50 PM Hereford, Commercial Road NOK 161 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX445
9:00 PM 4h10 London, Victoria Coach Station 1:10 AM Hereford, Commercial Road NOK 181 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX445
6:00 PM 4h20 London, Victoria Coach Station 10:20 PM Hereford, Commercial Road NOK 238 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Hereford:
A bus is NOK 474 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hereford costing on average NOK 716.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hereford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Hereford by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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