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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford to Cardiff
- Cheapest price on Nov 01
- €18
- Average ticket price on Nov 01
- €30
- Fastest journey on Nov 01
- 1 h 3 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 01
- 1 h 6 m
- Trains on Nov 01
- 4
- Distance
- 72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Cardiff is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hereford to Cardiff will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Sun, Nov 01, we found 4 trains from Hereford to Cardiff, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Nov 01 the direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
On Sun, Nov 01 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C0049410:04 AM 1h03 Hereford station (HFD) 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers- G38896
12:08 PM 1h08 Hereford station (HFD) 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38844
12:41 PM 1h07 Hereford station (HFD) 1:48 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) €34 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38897
1:42 PM 1h07 Hereford station (HFD) 2:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
- C00494
10:04 AM 1h03 Hereford station (HFD) 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) €18 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38897
1:42 PM 1h07 Hereford station (HFD) 2:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38844
12:41 PM 1h07 Hereford station (HFD) 1:48 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) €34 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38896
12:08 PM 1h08 Hereford station (HFD) 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Hereford to Cardiff
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Trains from Hereford to Cardiff run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 55m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Live departures
Hereford to Cardiff train times
The table below shows live departures for Hereford to Cardiff trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00494 | 10:04 AM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h03 | 11:07 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38896 | 12:08 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h08 | 1:16 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38844 | 12:41 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h07 | 1:48 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38897 | 1:42 PM Hereford station (HFD) | 1h07 | 2:49 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Hereford to Cardiff
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hereford to Cardiff
Most Hereford to Cardiff trains use the Hereford to Cardiff Central station pair, with some services arriving at Cardiff Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Hereford and Cardiff train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hereford station do trains to Cardiff leave from?
Getting to Hereford from Hereford city centre
Hereford train station facilities and services
Hereford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hereford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hereford. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hereford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hereford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hereford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. Step free access through the ticket hall to Platform 3 and 4. A footbridge lifts connects Platforms 1 and 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: The pay phone (coins only) is available for use on platform 3, Accessible taxis: Available from the taxi rank, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The ticket machines are only accessible during ticket office opening hours, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Getting to Cardiff Queen Street from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Queen Street train station facilities and services
Cardiff Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Cardiff Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Cardiff Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Travelodge.
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