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How to get from Hereford to London

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FASTEST
4h 40min
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From
19€
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Distance
188 km
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Checked offer from Hereford to London: Coach, about 4h 40min, from €19. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 5, 2026): National Express; main departure point: Hereford.

Distance: 188 km. Data updated on .

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Coach
4h 40min – 4h 45min
19 – 23 €
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🚌 Departure from Hereford
📍Coaches leave from Hereford's coach stop in the city centre. Check your e-ticket for the exact departure point and bay, arrive ahead of time with your e-ticket on your phone, and keep your luggage tagged and ready to load.
🚇Hereford is compact, so the departure point is easy to reach on foot from most central hotels and from Hereford railway station. Local buses and taxis are also available if you are carrying heavy luggage or arriving late.
⏰Departures run through the day on selected services. Exact times vary by day and season, so check the live timetable on this page and avoid choosing the last coach of the day if you have a connection.
💸 Transport from 19€ per person
⚡ Fastest: 4h 40min
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Companies selling this route on 12Go

Offers listed on 12Go on November 5, 2026 for a departure on November 26, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.

CompanyModeDeparts fromFromOffers
National Express Bus Hereford €19 3
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Practical tips

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Book the coach early

Coach fares rise as departure approaches and popular times sell out. Book as soon as your dates are fixed to secure the lowest fare, especially for Friday, Sunday and bank holiday travel.

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Avoid expensive walk-up fares

Turning up at a station and buying a train ticket on the day is usually the priciest way to travel in Britain. Compare with the coach online beforehand and lock in your fare in advance.

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Check your London drop-off point

London has many coach and rail stations, and they are not interchangeable. Read your e-ticket carefully to confirm exactly where your coach arrives, then plan your Tube or bus onward journey from that stop.

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Don't cut it close for flights

If you are heading to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton after arriving in London, allow generous buffer time. Check which terminal your airline uses and avoid the last coach of the day for tight connections.

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Arrive early with your e-ticket ready

Keep your e-ticket on your phone, charged and accessible offline if possible. Arrive at the departure point ahead of time, find your bay, and keep your luggage tagged and ready to load.

The journey experience

Getting from Hereford to London is simple once you know the options: here, the coach is the one to look at. Hereford sits in the Welsh Marches, far from the main high-speed rail corridors, so a direct coach saves you from juggling changes and connections. The comparison table on this page shows duration, price range and frequency side by side, so you can decide in seconds.

The coach is the budget-friendly choice for independent travellers. Seats are comfortable and reclining, most services have luggage holds that take a large rucksack or suitcase, and many coaches offer onboard Wi-Fi and charging points. National Express is the best-known long-distance operator in Britain, and you board in Hereford and arrive in central London without crossing the city with your bags. It is a calm, straightforward journey, ideal for catching up on sleep, planning your next stop or watching the Herefordshire and Cotswold countryside roll past.

British fares move a lot with timing, so book early, ideally as soon as your plans are set, and avoid peak Friday and Sunday departures if you can be flexible. Always check the London arrival point on your e-ticket, since London has several coach and rail stations, and plan your onward Tube or bus connection from there. Booking online gives you instant e-ticket confirmation, so you can relax knowing your seat is secured, even on busy bank holiday weekends.

Frequently asked questions — Hereford → London

Why visit London?

  • ✓ Explore the British Museum and its Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and Parthenon sculptures, all with free entry
  • ✓ Watch the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, then stroll through St James's Park
  • ✓ Ride the London Eye or climb The Shard for panoramic views over the Thames and Tower Bridge
  • ✓ Wander through Borough Market, Camden Market and Portobello Road for street food and vintage finds
  • ✓ Catch a West End show in Covent Garden or Shaftesbury Avenue, then enjoy a pint in a historic pub
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Recommended stay
3 to 5 nights — enough to see the major sights, museums and neighbourhoods without rushing

When to visit London?

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May to September — mild temperatures, long daylight hours and the best chance of dry weather for sightseeing

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What to do in London?

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Tower of London and Crown Jewels
Fortress, palace and prison for 900 years. Book online and arrive at opening (around 9:00) to see the Crown Jewels before queues build. Join a free Yeoman Warder tour included in the ticket, from about 35€. Allow three hours, and check the ravens near the White Tower.
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British Museum Free Highlights
Home to the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies. Entry is free, though special exhibitions cost around 20€. Go on a weekday after 15:00 or on Friday evenings, when it stays open later and is calmer. Pick three galleries rather than trying to see everything.
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South Bank Walk and Westminster
Walk from Westminster Bridge past Big Ben, the London Eye and the Tate Modern to Tower Bridge, about 5 km along the Thames. Free and flat. Start early morning for empty photos of Parliament, and stop at Borough Market for lunch, with dishes from 8€.
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West End Theatre Show
London's theatre district rivals Broadway. Buy same-day tickets at the TKTS booth in Leicester Square or via the official venue apps, with seats from about 20€. Weekday matinees are cheaper. Avoid unofficial resellers and check each theatre's bag and seating restrictions.
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Traditional Pub Lunch
Try fish and chips or a Sunday roast in a historic pub such as The Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden or Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese off Fleet Street. Expect mains around 15-20€. Order at the bar, not the table, and book ahead for Sunday roasts.
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Hampstead Heath Sunset Views
Climb Parliament Hill for one of the best free skyline views of London, from St Paul's to the Shard. Reach it by Overground to Gospel Oak, about 20 minutes from the centre. Bring a layer, then warm up in a Hampstead pub. Swimming ponds are open year-round.
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Sir John Soane's Museum
A Georgian townhouse crammed with antiquities, paintings by Hogarth and an Egyptian sarcophagus. Entry is free, but book a slot online. Visit Tuesday to Sunday and try the candlelit evenings on the first Friday of the month, for a unique atmosphere. Photography is not allowed inside.
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Regent's Canal Walk to Camden
Follow the towpath from Little Venice to Camden Lock, about 5 km past colourful narrowboats and Regent's Park. It takes roughly 90 minutes on foot and is free. Finish with street food at Camden Market, dishes from 7€, and go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.

How long to visit London?

3 to 5 days

Allow 4 to 5 days to cover London properly. In 2 days, focus on the essentials: Westminster, the Tower of London, the British Museum and a Thames walk. With 4 to 5 days, add Greenwich, Camden, Kew Gardens and a West End show. Buy an Oyster card or use contactless payment, and book major attractions online in advance to skip the queues.

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