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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford 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 Oxford to Hemel Hempstead will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Oxford for Hemel Hempstead every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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.
08:322h09
Oxford10:41Hemel Hempstead
£631One-way
0 changes
04:343h03
Oxford07:37Hemel Hempstead
£791One-way
0 changes
02:553h25
Oxford06:20Hemel Hempstead
£791One-way
0 changes
08:322h09
Oxford10:41Hemel Hempstead
£631One-way
0 changes
04:343h03
Oxford07:37Hemel Hempstead
£791One-way
0 changes
02:553h25
Oxford06:20Hemel Hempstead
£791One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Oxford to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 54 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£68 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Oxford to Hemel Hempstead train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:52
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02:55 Oxford | 3h25 | 06:20 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:34 Oxford | 3h03 | 07:37 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:32 Oxford | 2h09 | 10:41 Hemel Hempstead | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
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 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 23:05 |
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
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Oxford and Hemel Hempstead from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 9m
Cheapest Price
£63
Great Western Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Oxford to Hemel Hempstead train
FAQs: Travel by train from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead.
The train distance from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead is 54 km.
To get from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Booking trains from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead covers a distance of 54 km and takes approximately 1h 59m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead leaves at 0:14.
The last train from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead departs at 23:05.
The cost of a train ticket from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £68.
Trains from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead run approximately 4 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead is by train, costing approximately £37.
The train station in Oxford that goes to Hemel Hempstead is Oxford station (OXF), and it arrives at Hemel Hempstead station (HML).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead.
There is no night train service from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead.
Yes, you can take the train from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oxford and Hemel Hempstead
Oxford
Hemel Hempstead
The major train station for departures in Oxford is Oxford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oxford for your trip from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Oxford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
The major train station for arrivals in Hemel Hempstead is Apsley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Apsley for your journey to Hemel Hempstead from Oxford.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Apsley
- 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
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- Fishery Wharf Cafe
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Hemel Hempstead
- 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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