Hemel Hempstead to London Euston Trains From €12.11*

London Northwestern Railway (LNR - one of the subsidiaries of the West Midlands Trains) operates the Hemel Hempstead to London Euston route. LNR removed First Class from its trains on 21 May 2023, so there's only Standard Class available. Here's what to expect on board.

• Onboard facilities: There are toilets on board, including an accessible toilet. There's no catering trolley or shop on any service, so it's worth picking something up at the station beforehand if you want a drink for the journey.
• Passenger assistance: Book at least 2 hours before travel through the Passenger Assistance app, by calling National Rail on 0800 022 3720 (option 1), or by texting 60083 Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00.

Are pets allowed on trains from Hemel Hempstead to London Euston?

Yes. You can travel with up to two pets free of charge on LNR services. Dogs have to be on a lead at all times, and other animals must travel in an enclosed carrier. Pets aren't allowed on the seats. Just try to avoid the morning rush hour, as the train will likely be packed with commuters.

Can I bring a bike on trains from Hemel Hempstead to London Euston?

How much luggage can I take on trains from Hemel Hempstead to London?

You can travel with 3 items of luggage on trains from Hemel Hempstead to London, with sizes of what you can reasonably carry. Trains are extremely busy during the morning rush hours, so it's best to travel after 9am when there's more room on board for bags.

Departing from Hemel Hempstead

• Route 20: from Hemel Hempstead Town Centre, Leverstock Green and Maylands, daily
• Route 4: from Gadebridge, Chaulden, Grove Hill and Highfield
• Route 3: from Grove Hill and Highfield
• Route ML1: from Warners End and Chaulden (peak hours Mon–Fri only)

• Accessibility: There's step-free access to all platforms via lifts. You'll find accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities in the unisex toilet on the main concourse. These close when the main ticket office closes at 8pm (7pm on Sundays). 
• Amenities: The concourse has a ticket office, a sheltered waiting area, refreshments and shops. There's no public Wi-Fi at Hemel Hempstead station, so make sure you have data if you like to stay connected.
• Parking: The car park has 492 spaces, including 9 accessible bays, and prices start from £6.00 off-peak.
• Bikes: You'll find bicycle storage at the station with CCTV in operation and room for 200 bikes.
• Pets: If your dog needs a stretch before the journey, Station Moore is just across London Road.

Onboard trains from Hemel Hempstead to London Euston

The route passes through the Hertfordshire countryside south of Hemel Hempstead before joining the north London suburbs from Harrow & Wealdstone onwards. As Euston is a terminus, your "nearly there" cue is the train slowing on the final approach into the platforms after Stonebridge Park.

• The View Alert: Sit on the left hand side of the train facing forward for views of the Grand Union Canal and Apsley Paper Mill shortly after leaving Hemel Hempstead. If there's room to change seats, as soon as you enter London, go to the right hand side for views of the Wembley Stadium arches.
• Key Landmarks: Grand Union Canal, Apsley Paper Mill, River Gade Valley, M25 Viaduct, Wembley Stadium. 

Arriving at London Euston

The station has two ground-level exits:

• The Euston Road (south) exit leads onto Euston Road. Use this for Euston Square Gardens (2 minutes), University College Hospital (5 minutes via Gower Street), the British Library (10 minutes east) and St Pancras International / King's Cross (around 15 minutes east).
• The Eversholt Street (north) exit is the quickest way to reach Camden Town, which is around 20 minutes north on foot up Eversholt Street.

Buses depart from stops A–P on Euston Road, Eversholt Street and Melton Street. Remember, London buses are cashless, so pay with a contactless card or device. Useful routes include.

• Route 1: to Aldwych, Waterloo and Canada Water from Stops B, M, N; or north to Hampstead Heath, Belsize Park and Camden Town from Stops A, K, L
• Route 18: to Baker Street, Marylebone, Edgware Road, Harlesden and Wembley Central from Stops E, H, P
• Route 30: to King's Cross St Pancras, Hackney and Dalston Junction from Stops H, P
• Route 73: to Goodge Street, Oxford Circus and Stoke Newington from Stops H, P
• Route 91: to King's Cross St Pancras, Islington Angel, Holloway Nags Head and Russell Square from Stops C, K, L
• Route 205: to Goodge Street, Oxford Circus, Paddington and Marylebone from Stops H, P; or east to Angel, King's Cross, Old Street, Liverpool Street and Whitechapel from Stop D
• Route 253: to Mornington Crescent, Camden Town, Hackney Central and Stamford Hill from Stops A, G
• Route 390: to Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Victoria Bus Station and Hyde Park Corner from Stops H, P; or to Archway, Tufnell Park and St Pancras International from Stop C

• Northern line (north to Camden Town, Archway and Edgware; south to Tottenham Court Road, London Bridge and Waterloo)
• Victoria line (north to King's Cross St Pancras, Finsbury Park and Walthamstow Central; south to Oxford Circus, Victoria and Brixton). 

• Accessibility: Euston has step-free access to all platforms via lifts and escalators, plus accessible toilets, baby-changing and a Changing Places toilet.
• Amenities: You'll find free public Wi-Fi, a Customer Seating Lounge, plus plenty of shops and refreshments.
• Bikes: There are several spots with bike racks, including on platform 18 at the buffer end, the West Colonnade opposite the supermarket, alongside the station entrance, the East Colonnade and to the rear of restaurants and cafes. 
• Pets: For a quick walk after the journey, Euston Square Gardens is around 2 minutes from the Euston Road exit. For a longer walk, Regent's Park is around 20 minutes west on foot via Hampstead Road.