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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Hereford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£72 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Hereford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Hereford:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Hereford costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 49m.
Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£40. The journey takes 3h 15m versus 2h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Hereford from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southampton to Hereford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hereford are Cardiff, Birmingham, Worcester, Gloucester and Newport. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hereford on Omio.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Worcester is a riverside cathedral city known for Worcester Cathedral, porcelain and Worcestershire sauce. Its historic centre, independent shops and walks by the Severn give it a calm, lived-in feel.
Gloucester is known for its great cathedral and restored Victorian docks on the River Severn. Medieval streets, rugby culture and waterside museums give the city a practical West Country character.
Newport is a South Wales city known for its industrial past, the Transporter Bridge and riverside setting on the Usk. Regenerated shopping areas and historic sites give it a practical mix of modern city life and local heritage.
Travel to Hereford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Hereford.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Hereford:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Hereford costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Hereford take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Hereford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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