The cheapest and fastest trains from Hemel Hempstead to Barking
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Barking is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Barking will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hemel Hempstead for Barking 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 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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 Hemel Hempstead to Barking
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead to Barking among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £66.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hemel Hempstead to Barking train times
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Barking 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:03 Hemel Hempstead | 2h39 | 05:42 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:07 Hemel Hempstead | 1h56 | 06:03 Barking | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hemel Hempstead to Barking
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Barking run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Tube, West Midlands Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Barking trainsTube, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Hemel Hempstead and Barking from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hemel Hempstead to Barking train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hemel Hempstead to Barking 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 Barking, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hemel Hempstead and Barking
- 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 - Friday 05:15 - 23:00 Saturday 05:15 - 23:00 Sunday 06:45 - 10:45
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Jewellers, Florist and Dry Cleaners.
- Car Park: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre
- Taxi: Outside entrance on Station Parade
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Lift from Platform Level to Concourse Level on Platform 1. Please use the help point to call for staff assistance to/from street level. Use subways between other platforms to reach Platform 1.
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Footbridge. The National key toilets are located on the Station Footbridge; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On station footbridge. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside main entrance on Station Parade
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London Overground Rail Replacement buses: Eastbound towards Barking (terminating) at bus stop H in Station Parade. Westbound towards Walthamstow Central use bus stop K in Station Parade. c2c Rail Replacement buses outside the front of the station near KFC.
- Metro: District Line - Platforms 2 & 6 Hammersmith & City Line - Platforms 3/6 London Overground - Platforms 1/7 & 8 Please check departure screens prior to making your way to the platform
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