London Euston to Hereford Trains From €12.85*

Travel from London Euston to Hereford on Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains services, with one change that takes you 116 miles quickly and efficiently.

Hereford is a picturesque cathedral city on the banks of the River Wye, within convenient reach of the capital. With prices starting from £10.70, the London Euston to Hereford route takes just over three hours, with the first train leaving at 07:21 and the last train setting off at 23:00. 

Along the way, you’ll pass through Midlands countryside, passing through the scenic Malvern Hills National Landscape, before arriving east of the Welsh border. 

Avanti West Coast operates high-speed services across the West Coast Main Line, connecting some of the UK’s most popular cities, such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow. West Midlands Trains (WMT) runs trains around the Midlands and beyond, with connections between major cities like Birmingham, Coventry, and London.

Departing from London Euston

London Euston station is a central London railway terminus in the London Borough of Camden, and the southern terminus of the West Coast Main Line.

Before you board, relax in comfortable waiting areas (or the First Class lounge if you have a London Euston to Hereford First Class ticket). Make use of public Wi-Fi, plus buy refreshments and travel essentials from the station’s stalls and counters.

Getting to London Euston is simple on the London Underground, via the Northern and Victoria lines. Depending on your starting point, it might be quicker to take the tube to Euston Square Underground, from which you’ll be only a short walk away from London Euston. 

At London Euston, you can reach major cities like Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow on Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services. Other major operators include the London Overground, Caledonian Sleeper, and Great Western Railway. The station is in the heart of the capital, within a short distance of great attractions like Regent’s Park, Bloomsbury district, and Camden Market.

Main stops

London Euston to Hereford is not a direct route. Start on an Avanti West Coast service from London Euston to Birmingham New Street, which takes you through stops at Watford Junction, Milton Keynes Central, Rugby, Coventry, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street.

Then, for the final leg, switch to a West Midlands Trains service to Hereford, calling at University (Birmingham), Bromsgrove, Droitwich Spa, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Malvern Link, Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury, and Hereford.

Arriving at Hereford Station

Arriving at Hereford Station, you’ll be close to the iconic cathedral. Whether you’re planning to canoe the River Wye, walk across Herefordshire hills, or explore ancient churches and castles, there is plenty to do on your weekend away from the capital. Hereford has an abundance of independent shops and art galleries, as well as artisan designer-makers, and local food producers.

The station itself is well-equipped with refreshments and shops, as well as customer help points, step-free access, induction loops, accessible toilets, and baby changing facilities. For onward travel, use local bus routes to get around Hereford, hop on a bike, or stroll through the city’s charming streets.

From Hereford Station, you can also board trains operated by Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, and West Midlands Trains to places like Manchester Piccadilly, Worcester Shrub Hill, Cardiff Central, Carmarthen, and Birmingham New Street.

Avanti West Coast train classes

Avanti West Coast offers three main travel classes from London Euston to Hereford:

• Standard Class: Enjoy comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi, as well as plug sockets at some seats, and access to an onboard shop to buy snacks and drinks.
• Standard Premium: To get more out of your journey, upgrade to enhanced comfort with Standard Premium. Spacious seats, extra legroom, tables at every seat, and plug sockets at every window seat make this a great way to boost your journey at an affordable rate.
• First Class: For the most luxurious option, buy a First Class London Euston to Hereford ticket, which includes at-seat service, complimentary food and drinks (including alcohol), and access to the London Euston First Class lounge before you board.

West Midlands Trains classes

On West Midlands Trains services, all passengers travel on Standard Class tickets. Wi-Fi is available on most West Midlands Trains services. Bicycle spaces are provided and must be reserved in advance. Accessible toilets are available on selected trains.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: Avanti passengers can bring up to three pieces of luggage onboard for free, with a maximum bag size of 30 x 70 x 90 cm.
• Bicycles: Bike spaces must be booked in advance. Only available for standard bikes, tandems and e-bikes.
• Children: Children under 5 travel free, while those under 16 qualify for discounted fares. For even more savings, get a Family & Friends Railcard for cheaper family group travel.
• Pets: Travel with up to two pets on Avanti West Coast trains at no extra cost; additional pets incur a small fee.
• Passenger Assist: Passengers can request assistance on Avanti services, from planning journeys and boarding trains, to luggage handling and station navigation.

West Midlands Trains travel advice

• Luggage: Carry your three items of luggage onto West Midlands Trains services too, so long as your possessions do not obstruct doorways or other passengers.
• Bicycles: Bicycles on WMT services are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
• Children: Under 5s also travel free with WMT, with child prices for 5 to 15 year olds typically giving young travellers 50% off most tickets.
• Pets: A maximum of two small domestic animals can accompany each human passenger at no extra charge.
• Passenger Assist: For assistance with your journey, book Passenger Assist services before you travel. Get help boarding the train, reserve a wheelchair space, or something else with WMT.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.