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Compare bus and train for Hemel Hempstead to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.70. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 59m 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 Reading by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hemel Hempstead to Reading is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:41 PM2h30Hemel Hempstead10:11 PMReadingFind prices2 transfers
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- 7:41 PM2h30Hemel Hempstead10:11 PMReadingFind prices2 transfers
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- 7:41 PM2h30Hemel Hempstead10:11 PMReadingFind prices2 transfers
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- 6:38 PM2h33Hemel Hempstead9:11 PMReadingFind prices2 transfers
- 9:42 PM3h33Hemel Hempstead1:15 AMReadingFind prices2 transfers
- 8:41 PM3h34Hemel Hempstead12:15 AMReadingFind prices2 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hemel Hempstead and Reading as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Reading by train.
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