The cheapest and fastest trains from Hereford to Richmond
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hereford to Richmond is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hereford to Richmond will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hereford for Richmond 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 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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.






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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hereford to Richmond
Trains from Hereford to Richmond run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Hereford to Richmond trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Hereford and Richmond from £25. 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 Richmond train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hereford to Richmond 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 Richmond, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hereford and Richmond
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 21:45 Saturday 06:15 - 21:45 Sunday 07:15 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the platform level Concourse area. The National key toilets are located at the platform level Concourse area; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle stands located in car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Opposite station on Kew Road (A307) bus stop Z
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 10:30 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Waiting rooms location: No waiting room but seating is available.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Richmond: Lower Mortlake Road (A316) Bus Stop SM To Barnes: Manor Road (B353) Bus Stop SC
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