The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 28 trains that leave Hereford station (HFD) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
C1706216:401h29Hereford station (HFD)18:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1706115:401h29Hereford station (HFD)17:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1706717:401h29Hereford station (HFD)19:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1707519:501h40Hereford station (HFD)21:30Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1707218:401h29Hereford station (HFD)20:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1708121:251h25Hereford station (HFD)22:50Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C170457:091h27Hereford station (HFD)8:36Birmingham New Street (BHM)£261One-way0 changes
C1706216:401h29Hereford station (HFD)18:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1706115:401h29Hereford station (HFD)17:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
C1706717:401h29Hereford station (HFD)19:09Birmingham New Street (BHM)£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 72 km
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Live departures
Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Wednesday 24 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C17045 | On time 7:09 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h27 | 8:36 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17047 | On time 7:34 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h35 | 9:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16885+ G38945 | Delayed 7:59 7:50Hereford station (HFD) | 2h10 | 10:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17050 | On time 8:36 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h33 | 10:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16887+ G38947 | Delayed 8:59 8:57Hereford station (HFD) | 2h03 | 11:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17053 | On time 9:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 11:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
G38967+ C16889 | On time 9:59 Hereford station (HFD) | 2h01 | 12:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17814 | On time 10:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 12:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16890+ G38950 | Delayed 10:59 10:54Hereford station (HFD) | 2h06 | 13:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17056 | On time 11:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 13:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16892+ G38975 | Delayed 11:59 11:58Hereford station (HFD) | 2h02 | 14:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17057 | On time 12:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 14:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16894+ G38953 | Delayed 12:59 12:56Hereford station (HFD) | 2h04 | 15:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17058 | On time 13:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 15:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16897+ G38983 | Delayed 13:59 13:59Hereford station (HFD) | 2h01 | 16:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17059 | On time 14:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 16:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16898+ G38955 | Delayed 14:59 14:56Hereford station (HFD) | 2h04 | 17:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17061 | On time 15:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 17:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16900+ G38991 | Delayed 15:59 15:55Hereford station (HFD) | 2h05 | 18:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17062 | On time 16:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 18:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16902+ G38957 | Delayed 16:59 16:55Hereford station (HFD) | 2h05 | 19:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17067 | On time 17:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 19:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17072 | On time 18:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h29 | 20:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16907+ G38959 | Delayed 18:59 18:56Hereford station (HFD) | 2h04 | 21:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17075 | On time 19:50 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h40 | 21:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16908+ G39004 | Delayed 19:59 19:58Hereford station (HFD) | 2h02 | 22:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
C17078 | On time 20:40 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h38 | 22:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17081 | On time 21:25 Hereford station (HFD) | 1h25 | 22:50 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 4:23 |
Last train 20:40 |
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Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Hereford station (HFD) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford station (HFD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hereford station (HFD) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.


