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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Cheapest

$15

Average

$31

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:06PM2h05

Birmingham

08:11PMHemel Hempstead

$151One-way

0 transfers

01:34PM3h50

Birmingham

05:24PMHemel Hempstead

$151One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM2h27

Birmingham

10:57AMHemel Hempstead

$611One-way

0 transfers

Live departures

Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Showing trains for today, Saturday, December 14

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C76047	Delayed 05:35AM 05:35AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)	2h19	07:54AM 07:53AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)	1 transfer
C79849	Delayed 05:52AM 05:52AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)	2h40	08:32AM 08:36AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)	2 transfers
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Showing times and prices for Dec 15

Fastest Journey

2 h 5 m

Average

2 h 47 m

Trains per day

Distance

127 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Birmingham for Hemel Hempstead every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

06:06PM2h05

Birmingham

08:11PMHemel Hempstead

$151One-way

0 transfers

08:30AM2h27

Birmingham

10:57AMHemel Hempstead

$611One-way

0 transfers

01:34PM3h50

Birmingham

05:24PMHemel Hempstead

$151One-way

0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Trains from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

78 miles (126 km)

Average train duration

2h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

$9 (€8)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 32m

First train

02:10

Last train

23:41

Price information

Train companies: West Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead trains

Find the best trains to Hemel Hempstead from Birmingham with Omio's travel partners West Midlands Trains and Virgin Trains from $4 (€4). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: $4

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cheapest Price: $135
Virgin Trains frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is $33 (€30); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead is on average 1 h 32 min for the 78 mile (126 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead leaves at 2: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead leaves at 11: 41 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead which require at least one change with West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead, you can count on West Midlands Trains or Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to Hemel Hempstead. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Hemel Hempstead from Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 41 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Birmingham New Street, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hemel Hempstead, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Hemel Hempstead from Birmingham is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead by train is August.

You have options as you can travel between Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular train stations from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Birmingham

Hemel Hempstead

The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham International for your trip from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead.

Birmingham International Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Birmingham International station, Stationlink Road, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B40 1PA

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00

Distance to city center

12 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Dining

Costa
Burger King
Caffè Nero

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
National key toilets: No
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.

Public transit options for Birmingham International

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

Birmingham New Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Wifi

Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.

Lockers

You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier

Parking

Car Park: Short Stay Car Park

Dining

All Bar One
Leon
Caffè Nero
Five Guys
Krispy Kreme
The Pasty Shop
Upper Crust
Wasabi
Starbucks
Hotel Chocolat

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi

Accessibility

Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.

Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
Baby changing facilities: Yes
Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets

Hotel

Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
Sun: 07:30 - 23:00

Public transit options for Birmingham New Street

Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.