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Trip Summary
8 trains operate daily from Harrogate to Hereford. The train trip from Harrogate to Hereford is usually about 5 hours and 38 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest London North Eastern Railway + Connections train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 1 minutes.
| Distance | 142 mi (229 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 1m |
| Lowest price | £39.77 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Harrogate to Hereford?
2 train services operate from Harrogate to Hereford. Northern Rail + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 1 | 4h 2m | £89.24 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 7 | 5h 52m | £68.03 |
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Harrogate to Hereford start from £40, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Hereford. Northern Rail + Connections in Harrogate leaves from Harrogate Station . And in Hereford trains arrive at Hereford Station .
From Harrogate to Hereford train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 5 hours and 52 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hereford faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 1 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Harrogate and Hereford is approximately 142 miles, or 229 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Harrogate to Hereford tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Harrogate at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Harrogate?
Main departure station: Harrogate Station
There is one train station in Harrogate.
All train stations in Harrogate:
Harrogate Station
Where is the train station in Hereford?
Main arrival station: Hereford Station
Hereford has one train station.
Train stations in Hereford:
Hereford Station
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