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Compare train and bus for Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $52.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $46 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:05 AM3h55Hemel Hempstead5:00 AMBirmingham$491One-way0 transfers
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- 1:05 AM3h55Hemel Hempstead5:00 AMBirmingham$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:05 AM3h55Hemel Hempstead5:00 AMBirmingham$491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:05 AM3h55Hemel Hempstead4:00 AMBirmingham$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hemel Hempstead to Birmingham costing on average $52 (€44).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hemel Hempstead and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
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