The cheapest and fastest trains from Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bracknell 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 Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bracknell for Hemel Hempstead every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 coach and train for Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 42 km
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£36 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead train times
The table below shows live departures for Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:30 Bracknell | 2h11 | 09:41 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead
Trains from Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Bracknell and Hemel Hempstead from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bracknell to Hemel Hempstead by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hemel Hempstead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bracknell and Hemel Hempstead
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Fishery Wharf Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Card payment only.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets and accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located within the Booking Hall Concourse. All toilet facilities are only available during Booking Office opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 07:30-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall Concourse. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 07:30-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stops outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday 06:00 - 14:0016:00 - 19:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 08:00 - 14:45 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is accessible outside the Booking Hall, for card payment only.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-19:45, Saturday 08:00-15:00 and Sunday 09:00-17:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Onward travel information: Bus stops on main road at bottom of footpath
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on A4251 London Road, near to station drive entrance
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