How to get from London to Hereford
- 187 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
6h 28m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€39
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Hereford. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 28m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 187 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
187 km
London to Hereford: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Borough of CamdenbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Borough of Camden → Manchesterbus
FlixBus·3h 40m - 3Manchester → HerefordtrainTransport for Wales·1h 49m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-ManchesterBook →Transport for WalesManchester-HerefordBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Transport for Wales; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Hereford works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Borough of Camden, about 10 min. Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to Manchester (3h 40m). Transfer in Manchester and continue by Transport for Wales train on to Hereford (1h 49m). In total it's roughly €39 over 6h 28m, 2 transfers.
London to Hereford: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Hereford?
The most useful route takes about 6h 28m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from London to Hereford?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from London to Hereford?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Hereford from London?
About 187 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Hereford cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €39. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Hereford?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Transport for Wales.
Can you get from London to Hereford without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Hereford?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: City transit, FlixBus, Transport for Wales
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026