What's the distance between Heathrow and Hemel Hempstead by coach?

The journey from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).

What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead without a car?

You can reach Hemel Hempstead from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead from £14 | Compare & Save up to 36%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 20m	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 20m	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	No tags

Next departures from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	35m	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	Fastest
Bus	00:05	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	No tags
Bus	23:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 20m	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	No tags
Bus	23:45	Heathrow Airport (LHR) T5	1h 20m	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	No tags
Bus	00:30	Heathrow T2 & T3	35m	01:05	Hemel Hempstead	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Hemel Hempstead. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

1hAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£15 - £19	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have highlighted the convenience and affordability of using this bus service at the airport, with friendly and helpful staff contributing to a positive experience. Additionally, National Express was praised for accommodating booking changes efficiently. However, some users noted challenges in reaching customer support by phone when needed.

National Express Heathrow Hemel Hempstead recent customer reviews

The bus never arrived, the staff did not keep me informed, eventually my son drove from Harpenden to Heathrow Airport and collected me.I eventually got home at 9.00pm

Wendy C.

26 June 2022

National Express were very helpful, enabling me to change my booking for an earlier one and the staff were very helpful - great!

Richard W.

6 April 2022

Like clockwork. Easy to use. Only comment is better directions to the bus stop locations

Dale G.

8 March 2020

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Hemel Hempstead?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Hemel Hempstead

A - Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead

What's the distance between Heathrow and Hemel Hempstead by coach?
The journey from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).
What is the best way to go from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead without a car?
You can reach Hemel Hempstead from Heathrow by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

No data

12/11

£17

Today

£14

14/11

£14

15/11

£14

16/11

£14

17/11

No data

18/11

£14

The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £21 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Hemel Hempstead based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-15.