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Compare train and bus for London to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. 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 €15, while a bus costs an average of €27.
Distance: 22 miles (36 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€15 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 London to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hemel Hempstead costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
The journey is about 26m faster (46m by train vs 1h 12m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€15 vs €23). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Hemel Hempstead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Hemel Hempstead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W703795:52 PM0h32London Euston (EUS)6:24 PMHemel Hempstead station (HML)€121One-way0 transfers
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W703795:52 PM0h32London Euston (EUS)6:24 PMHemel Hempstead station (HML)€121One-way0 transfers
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W703795:52 PM0h32London Euston (EUS)6:24 PMHemel Hempstead station (HML)€121One-way0 transfers
Other options
Y80880 · W703735:22 PM0h32London Euston (EUS)5:54 PMHemel Hempstead station (HML)€121One-way1 transfer
W703654:52 PM0h32London Euston (EUS)5:24 PMHemel Hempstead station (HML)€121One-way0 transfers
W703735:21 PM0h33London Euston (EUS)5:54 PMHemel Hempstead station (HML)€121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is €13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Hemel Hempstead costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Hemel Hempstead as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Hemel Hempstead station (HML).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hemel Hempstead by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains to go to Hemel Hempstead by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
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