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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. 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 $23, and a bus costs an average of $41.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Northampton to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
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How to get from Northampton to Hemel Hempstead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Hemel Hempstead is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W705709:26 AM0h45Northampton station (NMP)10:11 AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)$281One-way0 transfers
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W705709:26 AM0h45Northampton station (NMP)10:11 AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W705709:26 AM0h45Northampton station (NMP)10:11 AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
W706128:24 AM0h48Northampton station (NMP)9:12 AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)$281One-way0 transfers
W705648:50 AM0h49Northampton station (NMP)9:39 AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)$281One-way0 transfers
W706117:50 AM0h49Northampton station (NMP)8:39 AMHemel Hempstead station (HML)$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Northampton to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 53m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Hemel Hempstead as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) 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, West Midlands Trains to go to Hemel Hempstead by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
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