- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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Getting Around
Train times, bus routes, cycling paths and everything you need to know about getting to and around Hemel Hempstead
~30 mins
J8
15 mins
20+ miles
Hemel Hempstead is served by two stations — Hemel Hempstead and Apsley — on the West Coast Main Line, providing fast and frequent services to London and the Midlands.
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Approx. Time
Operator
London Northwestern Railway
London Northwestern Railway
London Northwestern Railway
London Northwestern Railway
London Northwestern Railway
West Midlands Railway
Destination
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Journey times are approximate and based on direct services. Check National Rail for live times and fares.
An extensive bus network connects Hemel Hempstead’s neighbourhoods to the town centre, surrounding towns, and key destinations. The main bus interchange is located at the Marlowes in the town centre.
Arriva
Arriva
Arriva
Uno
Centrebus
Several licensed taxi firms operate across Hemel Hempstead, with ranks at the train station and town centre. Many support pre-booking via app or phone. Popular operators include A2B Cars, Dacorum Cabs, and local Uber drivers.
Hemel Hempstead benefits from a growing network of off-road paths, canal towpaths, and former railway lines that make walking and cycling both practical for commuting and enjoyable for leisure.
A flat, scenic route running alongside the canal — perfect for leisurely rides or commuting between Apsley, Boxmoor and beyond towards Berkhamsted.
A former railway line converted into a traffic-free walking and cycling path stretching from Hemel Hempstead to Harpenden, passing through beautiful countryside.
An easy, mostly off-road route through Gadebridge Park following the River Gade into the Marlowes area.
Walking: The town centre is highly walkable, with pedestrianised areas along the Marlowes and pleasant riverside paths through Gadebridge Park and along the River Gade.
Hemel Hempstead sits at the crossroads of several major routes, making it an ideal base for drivers heading into London, the Midlands, or across the Home Counties.
Junction 8 — direct access north/south
Junction 20 via A41 — orbital motorway
Links to Watford & London
East to St Albans & Harlow
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