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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford to Margate
Showing times and prices for 07 Jun
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
292 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Fast trains
To travel from Hereford to Margate you need to make at least 2 changes.
12:024h54Hereford16:56MargateFind prices2 changes- 13:565h00Hereford18:56MargateFind prices2 changes
- 16:004h56Hereford20:56MargateFind prices2 changes
- 16:565h00Hereford21:56MargateFind prices2 changes
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- 12:024h54Hereford16:56MargateFind prices2 changes
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- 16:565h00Hereford21:56MargateFind prices2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Hereford to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hereford to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£87 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Hereford to Margate
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Trains from Hereford to Margate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 19:05. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 6h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 46m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 19:05 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Hereford to Margate trainsWest Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Hereford and Margate from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 36m
West Midlands Trains frequency
9 a day
Transport for Wales
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 38m
Cheapest Price
£194
Transport for Wales frequency
7 a day
FAQs: Hereford to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford to Margate 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 Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Hereford to Margate can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £86, while the average price tends to be around £87.
The train journey from Hereford to Margate covers a distance of 292 km and takes approximately 6h 46m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Hereford to Margate is 292 km.
The first train from Hereford to Margate leaves at 4:33.
The last train from Hereford to Margate departs at 19:05.
Trains from Hereford to Margate run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hereford to Margate.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hereford to Margate.
To get from Hereford to Margate, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Hereford to Margate.
The train station in Hereford that goes to Margate is Hereford station (HFD), and it arrives at Margate station (MAR).
The cheapest way to get from Hereford to Margate is by coach, costing approximately £24.
Booking trains from Hereford to Margate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Hereford to Margate offers a variety of landscapes, starting with the picturesque countryside of Herefordshire, passing through the scenic Cotswolds, and traversing urban areas like London, before reaching the coastal views near Margate.
A day trip from Hereford to Margate is not feasible, as the journey takes 6h 46m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 292 km.
For a fulfilling visit to Margate, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended to explore its beaches, cultural attractions, and local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Hereford to Margate.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hereford and Margate
Hereford
Margate
The major train station for departures in Hereford is Hereford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hereford for your trip from Hereford to Margate.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:10 - 17:45 Sunday 08:10 - 18:45
Parking
- Car Park: Main Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Limited cycle stands are available in the car park, adjacent to the bus shelter.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Hereford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart from the station car park, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
The major train station for arrivals in Margate is Margate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Margate for your journey to Margate from Hereford.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Margate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
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