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Compare train and coach for Bedford to Hemel Hempstead
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bedford to Hemel Hempstead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Hemel Hempstead:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Hemel Hempstead costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.98. The journey takes 1h 5m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bedford to Hemel Hempstead:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bedford to Hemel Hempstead costing on average £28.
Other travel options to Hemel Hempstead take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bedford and Hemel Hempstead as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bedford St Johns (BSJ) and arrive in Hemel Hempstead station (HML).
- Travel with Stagecoach East to go to Hemel Hempstead by coach.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to go to Hemel Hempstead by train.
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