The average train between Exeter and Hereford takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Hereford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Hereford. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Hereford at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Hereford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Hereford station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Exeter to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Hereford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Hereford station.
Book your Exeter to Hereford train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Hereford is 158.6 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hereford via Bristol Temple Meads and Newport (S Wales) in around 3h.