How to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $22.

Distance: 78 miles (127 km)

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$42

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$71

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$35

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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3h 30m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is a train with an average price of $42 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead:

A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users.

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from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

How to get from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West Coast
    12:21 PM1h32
    Birmingham
    1:53 PMHemel Hempstead
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    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Avanti West Coast
    12:21 PM1h32
    Birmingham
    1:53 PMHemel Hempstead
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    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West Coast
    12:21 PM1h32
    Birmingham
    1:53 PMHemel Hempstead
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    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West Coast
    1:21 PM1h32
    Birmingham
    2:53 PMHemel Hempstead
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    1 transfer
  • Avanti West Coast
    2:21 PM1h32
    Birmingham
    3:53 PMHemel Hempstead
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    1 transfer
  • Avanti West Coast
    3:21 PM1h32
    Birmingham
    4:53 PMHemel Hempstead
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    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead

Travel 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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is a train with an average price of $42 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead:

A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $71 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is by train with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is approximately 78 miles (127 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Hemel Hempstead as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Hemel Hempstead station (HML).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Hemel Hempstead by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Hemel Hempstead by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead:
  • 0 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Hemel Hempstead often also extend their vacation to go to London Euston (EUS), London, Wembley, Milton Keynes, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hemel Hempstead and these popular destinations at a great price.

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