The cheapest and fastest trains from Ely to Hereford
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ely to Hereford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Ely to Hereford you need to make at least one change.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Ely to Hereford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ely to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £46, and a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 206 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ely to Hereford train times
The table below shows live departures for Ely 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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![]() | 06:13 Ely | 4h05 | 10:18 Hereford | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:14 Ely | 4h03 | 11:17 Hereford | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:15 Ely | 4h02 | 12:17 Hereford | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ely to Hereford
Trains from Ely to Hereford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 14:40. The fastest train covers the 206 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 206 km |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 14:40 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Ely to Hereford trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Ely and Hereford from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ely to Hereford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ely 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 Ely and Hereford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In station car park
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- 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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