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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Reading to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
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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.
10:03 PM3h02Reading1:05 AMHemel Hempstead$581One-way0 transfers
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10:03 PM3h02Reading1:05 AMHemel Hempstead$581One-way0 transfers
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10:03 PM3h02Reading1:05 AMHemel Hempstead$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Hemel Hempstead:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Hemel Hempstead costing on average $58 (€48).
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Hemel Hempstead as scheduled services by bus and train 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 RailAir to go to Hemel Hempstead by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway, Tube to go to Hemel Hempstead by train.
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