What is the cheapest way to get from London to Hempstead?

The cheapest way to get from London to Hempstead is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Hempstead?

The fastest way to get from London to Hempstead is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between London and Hempstead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Hempstead?

No, there is no direct train from London to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Rainham (Kent) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from London to Hempstead?

The distance between London and Hempstead is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

How do I travel from London to Hempstead without a car?

The best way to get from London to Hempstead without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £10.

How long does it take to get from London to Hempstead?

The bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the London to Hempstead bus from?

London to Hempstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the London to Hempstead train from?

London to Hempstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Hempstead?

The best way to get from London to Hempstead is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the London to Hempstead bus arrive?

London to Hempstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where does the London to Hempstead train arrive?

London to Hempstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from London to Hempstead?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Hempstead is 36 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from London to Hempstead.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Hempstead?

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Where can I stay near Hempstead?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Hempstead.

London to Hempstead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Hempstead by bus, train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centrebus 007
1h 15m
£6–10
Train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Rainham (Kent)train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 22m
£21–38
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Hempsteadcar 35.4 mi
59 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Hempsteadtaxi 35.4 mi
59 min
£150–180

London to Hempstead by bus

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Distance: 36 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and Hempstead, Medway, England?

National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre 4 times a day. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Rainham (Kent) every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 52 min.

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