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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Hereford
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Hereford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Hereford will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Hereford every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 128 km
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£69 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Hereford train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Hereford trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:42 Derby | 2h35 | 11:17 Hereford | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:53 Derby | 2h24 | 11:17 Hereford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Hereford
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Trains from Derby to Hereford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Hereford trainsWest Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Hereford from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Hereford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Hereford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hereford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Hereford
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:10 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 18:45
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the bus shelter.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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