Location and Connectivity
Herefordshire’s connectivity is always evolving to create a future-proofed county. These investments ensure that the needs of residents, businesses and visitors are met, balancing rural character with a modern infrastructure.
Broadband connectivity
The Fastershire programme has transformed digital access, with 93% of premises in Herefordshire now receiving superfast broadband (30Mbps+) and over 74% able to access gigabit speeds.
Providers including Gigaclear, BT, and Vodafone offer full-fibre services, whilst mobile networks deliver 4G and growing 5G coverage. Together, these elements position Herefordshire as a well-connected county with growing potential for business and lifestyle.
Road connectivity
The county is served by key trunk roads, including the A49 which runs north–south through Hereford, providing connections linking to Shrewsbury and Ross-on-Wye.
The M50 motorway provides access to the M5, connecting the county to Birmingham and the Southwest, whilst the A40 and A449 connects seamlessly into South Wales and to the M4 for Cardiff and beyond. Ongoing future investments are aimed towards improving reliability and safety, with projects like the Hereford Western Bypass set to enhance long-term traffic flow and regional access.
Rail connectivity
There are four main train stations in the county; Hereford, Leominster, Ledbury, and Colwall with direct services available travelling to Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, and London Paddington. The Hereford Transport Hub has been designed to modernise the city’s rail station with improved bus, cycle, and pedestrian links and there are plans for a new open access rail service between Hereford and London, that promise more frequent and faster connections for travellers.
International connectivity
There are three major airports in close proximity to Herefordshire, offering domestic and international flights ideal for business or leisure.
Birmingham Airport is approximately 64 miles from Hereford, Bristol Airport 71 miles away and Cardiff Airport which is 72 miles from Hereford. For private and charter services, Gloucestershire Airport, although a smaller location, is approximately 42 miles from Hereford.
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