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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
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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.
12:21 PM1h32Birmingham1:53 PMHemel HempsteadFind prices1 transfer
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1:21 PM1h32Birmingham2:53 PMHemel HempsteadFind prices1 transfer
2:21 PM1h32Birmingham3:53 PMHemel HempsteadFind prices1 transfer
3:21 PM1h32Birmingham4:53 PMHemel HempsteadFind prices1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Hemel Hempstead station (HML).
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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