Hemel Hempstead to Willesden Junction by train

Going from Hemel Hempstead to Willesden Junction by train

About to set off from Hemel Hempstead to Willesden Junction by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Hemel Hempstead and Willesden Junction

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £11.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Hemel Hempstead to Willesden Junction train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Hemel Hempstead to Willesden Junction is at 05:03 and the last is at 21:07. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 05:08 and the last one is at 21:46. You can expect 54 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 15 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Hemel Hempstead to Willesden Junction

The swiftest journey time on this route is 34 minutes, crossing a total distance of 29 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Hemel Hempstead and Willesden Junction?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Hemel Hempstead and Willesden Junction 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your trip to Willesden Junction

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