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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford
Showing times and prices for 14 Aug
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford 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 Oxford will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Fast trains
To travel from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford you need to make at least 2 changes.
W34874+
Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
C246759:042h14Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:18Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes- Y15419+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W702759:342h08Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:42Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- Y15399+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W702638:342h09Hemel Hempstead station (HML)10:43Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- G14991+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W702568:032h16Hemel Hempstead station (HML)10:19Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- W88182+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G14979+
G008619:202h18Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:38Oxford station (OXF)£771One-way3 changes
- Y15419+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W702759:342h08Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:42Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- Y15399+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W702638:342h09Hemel Hempstead station (HML)10:43Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- W34874+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+C246759:042h14Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:18Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- G14991+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W702568:032h16Hemel Hempstead station (HML)10:19Oxford station (OXF)£391One-way2 changes
- W88182+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G14979+G008619:202h18Hemel Hempstead station (HML)11:38Oxford station (OXF)£771One-way3 changes
Live departures
Hemel Hempstead to Oxford train times
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Oxford trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G14991+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W70256 | 8:03 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h16 | 10:19 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| Y15399+W70263+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 8:34 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h09 | 10:43 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| W88174+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+V24862+G00701 | 8:50 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h20 | 11:10 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
| W34874+C24675+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 9:04 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h14 | 11:18 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
| W88182+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+G14979+G00861 | 9:20 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h18 | 11:38 Oxford station (OXF) | 3 changes | |
| Y15419+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+W70275 | 9:34 Hemel Hempstead station (HML) | 2h08 | 11:42 Oxford station (OXF) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:46, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 2h 8m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 3:46 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train companies: Chiltern Railways from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford trainsChiltern Railways trains will get you between Hemel Hempstead and Oxford from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Chiltern Railways is a regional train company in the United Kingdom which is owned by Arriva Trains and has operated since 1996. Check the different ticket types for your next #[+travelMode] #[+journey]: Duo, Anytime, Season, Super Off Peak, Off Peak and Advance. syn p Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains #[+journey]. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 53m
Cheapest Price
£34
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation for £3. Free for Advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs allowed with lead
Quiet zone
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Things to do in Oxford
Discover the best of Oxford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oxford trip today.
- Must visit
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
A fascinating natural history museum known for dinosaur skeletons, minerals and a dramatic neo-Gothic hall. Great for families and curious adults alike.
- Must visit
Pitt Rivers Museum
A compact museum exploring world cultures through objects from many regions. Thoughtful displays make it a rewarding stop beside the natural history museum.
- Must visit
High Street
Oxford’s most famous street, lined with college buildings, churches and historic facades. Ideal for a first walk through the city’s academic heart.
- Must visit
Christ Church Meadow
A broad green beside the college, river and cathedral precincts. Popular for peaceful walks, picnics and classic views of Oxford’s historic skyline.
- Must visit
Radcliffe Square
A historic square framed by major university buildings and the Radcliffe Camera. It is one of the city’s most photogenic and recognisable urban spaces.
Oxford Sausage
Oxford sausages are seasoned pork sausages linked to the city since the 18th century, known for savoury herbs and a coarse texture.
- Vegetarian
Banbury Cake
Banbury cakes are small oval pastries from nearby Banbury, filled with spiced currants and dried fruit; a long-standing Oxfordshire teatime treat.
Oxford Sauce
Oxford sauce is a traditional dark, spicy table sauce made with malt vinegar, anchovies and spices, historically served with meats and game.
The Gardiners Arms
Busy Jericho pub known for Thai food and drinks, with a casual local atmosphere and one of Oxford’s most established dining pubs.
The Perch
Historic riverside pub serving classic British dishes, local ales and seasonal plates in a traditional, atmospheric setting.
The Chop House
Well-known covered market restaurant focused on British produce, steaks and cocktails in a lively, polished brasserie setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Oxford is pricier than many UK cities, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though buses and casual eats are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £70+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change.
Oxford Bus
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £3.00
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city centre
Oxford Railway Station -> Oxford City Centre
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless payment is accepted on Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel buses; buying in the Oxford Bus app can also be convenient.
- For unlimited travel across participating operators in Oxford, the SmartZone Adult 1 Day ticket costs £5.00.
FAQs: Hemel Hempstead to Oxford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford 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 Oxford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £15, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford covers a distance of 54 km and takes approximately 2h 8m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford is 54 km.
The first train from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford leaves at 3:46.
The last train from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford departs at 23:15.
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford.
To get from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford.
The train station in Hemel Hempstead that goes to Oxford is Hemel Hempstead station (HML), and it arrives at Oxford station (OXF).
The cheapest way to get from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford is by train, costing approximately £15.
Booking trains from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford offers views of charming countryside landscapes, passing through picturesque towns and lush greenery, making it a pleasant and scenic route.
A day trip from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 8m. The distance is 54 km, with trains running 5 times per day.
In Oxford, you can visit the University of Oxford to explore its historic colleges and libraries. Tour the Ashmolean Museum to discover an extensive collection of art and archaeology. Enjoy the diverse plant collections at the Oxford Botanic Garden, the oldest in the UK. Explore the Covered Market to browse local shops and eateries. Climb the Carfax Tower for panoramic views of the city. Don't miss the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, and Christ Church College for their stunning architecture and historical significance.
To fully experience Oxford, including its historic university, museums, and picturesque streets, a 2 to 3-day visit is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hemel Hempstead and Oxford
Most Hemel Hempstead to Oxford trains use the Hemel Hempstead to Oxford station pair, with some services arriving at Oxford Parkway. Use this guide to compare Hemel Hempstead and Oxford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Hemel Hempstead
Arrival train stations in Oxford
Which Hemel Hempstead station do trains to Oxford leave from?
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford leave from Hemel Hempstead. The station is 2 km from Hemel Hempstead city centre at Hemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ.
Hemel HempsteadHemel Hempstead station, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BQ+44 3301235247
City-centre transport
Getting to Hemel Hempstead from Hemel Hempstead city centre
Hemel Hempstead is 1 km from Hemel Hempstead city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus20 · 13m · £2 · every ~8 min
Ml1 · 14m
20 · 16m · £2 · every ~8 min
Hemel Hempstead train station facilities and services
Hemel Hempstead has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Fishery Wharf Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hemel Hempstead.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hemel Hempstead: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hemel Hempstead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
ApsleyApsley station, London Road, Apsley, Hertfordshire, HP3 9SX+44 3301235247
City-centre transport
Getting to Apsley from Hemel Hempstead city centre
Apsley is 2 km from Hemel Hempstead city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus824, 2 · 23m · £2 · every ~8 min
322 · 35m · £2 · every ~6 min
Apsley train station facilities and services
Apsley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Apsley.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Apsley: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Apsley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Oxford station do trains from Hemel Hempstead arrive at?
Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Oxford most often arrive at Oxford. Some services arrive at Oxford Parkway, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Oxford arrival station.
OxfordOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS+44 3451652030
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre
BusS1, Ns1 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
5, 3, 3A, 400, N3, N400 · 9m · £2 · every ~66 min
X1, X15, 600 · 9m · £2 · every ~14 min
X20, 120 · 10m · every ~10 min
Oxford train station facilities and services
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Oxford ParkwayOxford Parkway station, Water Eaton Park & Ride, Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 8HA
City-centre transport
Getting to Oxford Parkway from Oxford city centre
Oxford Parkway is 5 km from Oxford city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainOxford - London Marylebone, Oxford - High Wycombe, Oxford - Bicester Village, Oxford - Gerrards Cross · 8m · £2 · every ~4 min
BusS4, 2, 2A, N2, S5, Ns5, S7, X4, 800 · 20m · £4 · every ~51 min
700 · 22m · £4 · every ~9 min
Oxford Parkway train station facilities and services
Oxford Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Oxford Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford Parkway. ATMs are available at Oxford Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oxford Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oxford Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oxford Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts, Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165, 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.
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