Train times from Hemel Hempstead to London
Hemel Hempstead connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Euston in 27 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 27 minutes to Euston
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 1 (Euston)
- Operator
- Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Hemel Hempstead to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euston | 27 min | same as fastest | 32 min | 5.2/hr | Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern |
Hemel Hempstead to Euston
The fastest train from Hemel Hempstead to London Euston takes 27 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern. That makes Hemel Hempstead the 5th quickest of the 32 stations with a service into Euston inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 32 minutes, 5 minutes longer. That median covers 39 services arriving at Euston between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 5.2 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Hemel Hempstead to London take?
The fastest train from Hemel Hempstead reaches London Euston in 27 minutes. Hemel Hempstead connects to 1 London terminal: Euston.
Which London station should I travel to from Hemel Hempstead?
Euston is the quickest at 27 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Euston.
Is Hemel Hempstead a good commuter town for London?
At 27 minutes to London Euston, Hemel Hempstead is an excellent commuter base, with a sub-30-minute journey into central London. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Hemel Hempstead to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Euston.
What are the nearest stations to Hemel Hempstead?
The closest alternatives are Apsley, Kings Langley, Berkhamsted. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 30 minutes of Euston
Hemel Hempstead is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 30 minutes of London Euston, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Hemel Hempstead, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Harrow & Wealdstone is quicker: 20 km away and 13 minutes into London Euston, saving 14 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 19 stations within 20 km that beat Hemel Hempstead.