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Outbound fromWhitstable to Hereford by train
It takes an average of 11h 13m to travel from Whitstable to Hereford by train, over a distance of around 167 miles (269 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Whitstable to Hereford and tickets for this journey start from £70.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 22:27 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:57 | |
| Departure station | Whitstable | |
| Arrival station | Hereford | |
| Journey time | From 10h 32m | |
| Distance | 167 miles (269 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £70.30 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Whitstable to Hereford in 10 hours 32 minutes
If you want to travel from Whitstable to Hereford by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Whitstable to Hereford by train to take around 11 hours 13 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 10 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 167 miles (269 km). You'll have to make 4 changes along the way on your journey to Hereford. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or Southeastern. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Whitstable to Hereford start from £70.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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