- Must visit
Big Pit National Coal Museum
Large coal mining museum with underground tours, preserved pithead buildings and strong interpretation of south Wales mining life.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Cwmbran among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 49 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (37m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hereford to Cwmbran trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G38935 | Delayed 23:17 0:17Hereford station (HFD) | 0h38 | 23:55 23:55Cwmbran station (CWM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hereford to Cwmbran run on average 4 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 33m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Cwmbran — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cwmbran trip today.
Large coal mining museum with underground tours, preserved pithead buildings and strong interpretation of south Wales mining life.
Contemporary art gallery in a Victorian manor house, showing changing exhibitions by Welsh and visiting artists in a parkland setting.
Museum and heritage site at a former blast furnace, interpreting ironmaking and the industrial landscape of Blaenavon nearby.
Large country park with lakes, woodland trails, play areas and a historic house, ideal for walks, wildlife and relaxed family visits.
Popular canal-side walking and cycling route through greenery and heritage landscapes, good for easy strolls and longer linked outings.
A well-kept urban park with sports facilities, open lawns and riverside paths, popular for everyday recreation and local events.
Welsh cakes are griddled fruit-studded cakes, served warm with sugar. They are a classic everyday Welsh treat found across south Wales.
Cawl is a traditional Welsh lamb and vegetable broth, long associated with home cooking and rural Wales. It is hearty and deeply local.
Glamorgan sausages are vegetarian cheese, leek and breadcrumb sausages from south Wales. They are a well-known regional speciality.
Popular gastropub near Cwmbran offering British pub dishes, Sunday roasts and a comfortable traditional atmosphere.
Casual restaurant known for flame-grilled chicken, burgers and family-friendly dining in Cwmbran town centre.
Modern casual dining spot serving steaks, grills and pub favourites in a relaxed retail park setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels are usually cheaper than in major cities, while dining and local transport are fairly standard for South Wales.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford to Cwmbran 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 Cwmbran, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hereford to Cwmbran trains use the Hereford to Cwmbran station pair. Use this guide to compare Hereford and Cwmbran train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Hereford.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hereford: Parking, WC.
Available at Hereford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
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.
Cwmbran has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cwmbran.
Ticket office support is available at Cwmbran. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cwmbran: Parking, WC.
Available at Cwmbran: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cwmbran: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B1. Platform 1 (to Cardiff) is accessible via a ramped path with handrails from Edlogan Way. Step free access is available to Platform 2 (to Hereford) is accessible from the station car park. A footbridge connects the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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