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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chelmsford 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 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 65 km
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1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead train times
The table below shows live departures for Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 06:13 Chelmsford | 1h48 | 08:01 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead
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Trains from Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 65 km distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 65 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 04:03 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains from Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Chelmsford and Hemel Hempstead from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chelmsford to Hemel Hempstead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chelmsford 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chelmsford and Hemel Hempstead
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 22:00 Saturday 05:50 - 22:00 Sunday 07:00 - 23:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on each platform. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on the Ground Floor, near the lifts.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: There is a dedicated Cycle Point, with free cycle parking, plus secure cycle parking and premium cycle parking. This is in Park Road, opposite the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop on Victoria Road by station entrance
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- 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.
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