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Horsham Museum and Art Gallery
The main local museum, covering Horsham district history, archaeology and everyday life through engaging permanent and temporary displays.
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Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Horsham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 5:15 |
Last train 21:20 |
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The main local museum, covering Horsham district history, archaeology and everyday life through engaging permanent and temporary displays.
A working open-air museum with historic buildings, crafts and farming displays. It is a strong day trip from Horsham for regional history.
A small specialist museum in Amberley with industrial exhibits, communications displays and historic craft demonstrations.
Horsham's central square, used for markets and events, with surrounding historic buildings, shops and easy access to the old town streets.
A spacious public park with lake, playgrounds, sports facilities and paths around the site of the former medieval castle.
A well-kept riverside park and nature area in south Horsham, popular for quiet walks, wildlife and family-friendly open space.
Sussex pond pudding is a suet pastry pudding with butter and a whole lemon inside. It is a rich county classic long associated with Sussex home cooking.
Chichester mussels are local Sussex coast mussels, often steamed simply to showcase their fresh, briny flavour from nearby waters.
Sussex smokie is smoked haddock topped with cheese, usually grilled in a creamy sauce. It is a pub and seafood classic linked to Sussex cooking.
Established Italian restaurant known for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a friendly, dependable setting.
Popular Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, meze and seafood in a smart but relaxed town-centre setting.
Refined Indian restaurant offering polished regional dishes and attentive service, suited to a leisurely dinner.
Horsham is moderate for UK travellers: dining and coffee are typical for the South East, while accommodation can be pricier than smaller towns. Local buses and rail links add manageable transport costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%. Cafés usually do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hemel Hempstead to Horsham 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 Horsham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hemel Hempstead to Horsham trains use the Hemel Hempstead to Horsham station pair. Use this guide to compare Hemel Hempstead and Horsham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hemel Hempstead is 1 km from Hemel Hempstead city centre. Public transport options include:
Hemel Hempstead has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Fishery Wharf Cafe
ATMs are available at Hemel Hempstead.
Ticket office support is available at Hemel Hempstead. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Hemel Hempstead: Parking, WC.
Available at Hemel Hempstead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hemel Hempstead: 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.
Apsley is 2 km from Hemel Hempstead city centre. Public transport options include:
Apsley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Apsley.
Ticket office support is available at Apsley. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Apsley: Parking, WC.
Available at Apsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apsley: 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.
Horsham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horsham.
Wi-Fi is available at Horsham. ATMs are available at Horsham.
Ticket office support is available at Horsham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horsham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horsham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horsham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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