The cheapest and fastest trains from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train for Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 126 km
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£39 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for tomorrow, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 01:11 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 5h04 | 06:15 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:06 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 1h42 | 07:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:06 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h08 | 08:14 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:23 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h19 | 08:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:09 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 1h39 | 08:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 05:06. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 05:06 |
Last train 05:06 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Hemel Hempstead station (HML) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £11. 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 station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hemel Hempstead station (HML) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hemel Hempstead station (HML) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
