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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 bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Reading:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hemel Hempstead to Reading costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:30 AM1h41Hemel Hempstead10:11 AMReading$541One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM1h41Hemel Hempstead10:11 AMReading$541One-way0 transfers
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- 8:30 AM1h41Hemel Hempstead10:11 AMReading$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hemel Hempstead to Reading:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hemel Hempstead to Reading costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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).
- Buses mostly depart from Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street and arrive in Reading, Blagrave Street.
- Travel with National Express, Red Eagle, Vale Travel, Arriva UK, Carousel Buses to go to Reading by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, Tube to go to Reading by train.
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