The cheapest and fastest trains from Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 2 trains that leave Cradley Heath 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 trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 42 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.




Live departures
Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead train times
The table below shows live departures for Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:52 Cradley Heath | 3h42 | 08:34 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead
Trains from Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 04:07 |
Last train 19:12 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Cradley Heath and Hemel Hempstead from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cradley Heath to Hemel Hempstead train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cradley Heath 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 Cradley Heath and Hemel Hempstead
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Forge Lane, immediately in front of the 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
- 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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