Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard by train

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Overview: trains from Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:32 View journey
Last train 23:48 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 15m View journey
Distance (km) 23
Trains / day 63 View all
Cheapest journey £23.06 View journey
Avg journey time 19m
Train operators 3

Discover Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard by train

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Cost of train travel from Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard:

  • Cheapest ticket: £23.06

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:32.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:48.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 02:04.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 20:57.

  • 63 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 12 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Hemel Hempstead and Leighton Buzzard

The route’s fastest journey takes 15 minutes, covering a total of 23 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Hemel Hempstead and Leighton Buzzard

Tickets for travel between Hemel Hempstead and Leighton Buzzard can be booked 2 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Leighton Buzzard

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Leighton Buzzard.

FAQs about the train journey from Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard

Want to know more about your journey from Hemel Hempstead to Leighton Buzzard? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Leighton Buzzard is 23 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.