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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford to Reading
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 14 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 18 trains that leave Hereford for Reading every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 2 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
12:022h58Hereford15:00ReadingFind prices1 change- 16:002h59Hereford18:59ReadingFind prices1 change
- 18:032h54Hereford20:57ReadingFind prices1 change
- 19:562h53Hereford22:49ReadingFind prices1 change
- 22:428h12Hereford6:54ReadingFind prices1 change
19:442h04Hereford21:48Reading£1091One-way1 change- 20:422h06Hereford22:48Reading£1091One-way1 change
- 18:372h11Hereford20:48Reading£1091One-way1 change
- 14:242h20Hereford16:44Reading£1091One-way1 change
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15:322h28Hereford18:00Reading£851One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hereford to Reading
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hereford to Reading run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 137 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 137 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 23:27 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), West Midlands Trains from Hereford to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR), West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Hereford and Reading from £47. 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 to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hereford and Reading
Most Hereford to Reading trains use the Hereford to Reading station pair. Use this guide to compare Hereford and Reading train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hereford station do trains to Reading leave from?
Getting to Hereford from Hereford city centre
Hereford 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
Food and drink options are available at Hereford.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hereford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hereford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Which Reading station do trains from Hereford arrive at?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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