How to travel from Manchester to Hereford

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Hereford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 100 miles (162 km)

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Bus

€45

Average price

€36

Average price

Cheapest

2h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 13m

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30m

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5h 28m

Average total duration

4h 58m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Transport for Wales

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National Express

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from Manchester to Hereford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Transport for WalesL64724
10:30AM2h09
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:39PMHereford station (HFD)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for WalesL64724
10:30AM2h09
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:39PMHereford station (HFD)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Transport for WalesL64720
08:30AM2h04
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
10:34AMHereford station (HFD)
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for WalesL64722
09:30AM2h14
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:44AMHereford station (HFD)
$491One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesL64718
07:30AM2h17
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
09:47AMHereford station (HFD)
$551One-way
0 transfers
Transport for WalesL64716
06:27AM2h16
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
08:43AMHereford station (HFD)
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Hereford

Travel to Hereford 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 Manchester to Hereford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Hereford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Hereford is a train with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Hereford:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Hereford costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Hereford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Hereford take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Manchester to Hereford is approximately 100 miles (162 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Hereford is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Hereford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Hereford station (HFD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Hereford, Commercial Road.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Hereford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Hereford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Hereford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Hereford:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Hereford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Gloucester, Cardiff. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hereford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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