The average train between Hereford and Exeter takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford to Exeter. 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 Hereford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Newport (S Wales) and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Exeter station via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Hereford to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Exeter train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hereford to Exeter train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Hereford and Exeter is 158.6 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Exeter St Davids via Newport (S Wales) and Bristol Temple Meads in around 3h 13m.