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It takes an average of 6h 39m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Hemel Hempstead by train, over a distance of around 311 miles (500 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Hemel Hempstead and tickets for this journey start from £82.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Journey time | From 5h 10m | |
| Distance | 311 miles (500 km) | |
| Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £82.70 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Hemel Hempstead by train
Looking to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Hemel Hempstead by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 39 minutes to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Hemel Hempstead by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 10 minutes though. You'll usually find 25 trains per day running along the 311 miles (500 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Hemel Hempstead, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to get to Hemel Hempstead. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Hemel Hempstead in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £82.70.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.