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Compare bus for Reading to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 $32, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Reading to Hemel Hempstead
Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Hemel Hempstead, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18. The journey takes 1h 8m versus 58m 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 Reading to Hemel Hempstead by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Hemel Hempstead is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:03 PM 2h02 Reading 1:05 AM Hemel Hempstead $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:03 PM 2h02 Reading 1:05 AM Hemel Hempstead $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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11:03 PM 2h02 Reading 1:05 AM Hemel Hempstead $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is $24 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
- Around 54 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Hemel Hempstead as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Hemel Hempstead station (HML).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Tube, Great Western Railway to go to Hemel Hempstead by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Hemel Hempstead by bus.
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