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Outbound fromHemel Hempstead to York by train
It takes an average of 5h 28m to travel from Hemel Hempstead to York by train, over a distance of around 155 miles (250 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Hemel Hempstead to York and tickets for this journey start from £37.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:39 | |
| Departure station | Hemel Hempstead | |
| Arrival station | York | |
| Journey time | From 4h 23m | |
| Distance | 155 miles (250 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £37.20 | |
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Taking the train from Hemel Hempstead to York in 4 hours 23 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Hemel Hempstead to York? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 28 minutes to travel the 155 miles (250 km) from Hemel Hempstead to York by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to York. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Hemel Hempstead to York in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £37.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to York by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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