The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Hemel Hempstead
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Hemel Hempstead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hemel Hempstead will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 buses that leave London for Hemel Hempstead every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 36 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. 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 £7, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 36 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Hemel Hempstead bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Hemel Hempstead coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:00 London | 2h05 | 00:05 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Hemel Hempstead
Buses from London to Hemel Hempstead run on average 13 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 36 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 36 km |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: National Express, Barnett's Tiger Line from London to Hemel HempsteadYou can travel by bus between London to Hemel Hempstead with National Express, Barnett's Tiger Line for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Barnett's Tiger Line
FAQs: London to Hemel Hempstead coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Hemel Hempstead by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hemel Hempstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, which is located around 14.3 miles (23.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street, located 0.2 miles (440 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Hemel Hempstead
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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