Hemel Hempstead live departures
Next trains leaving Hemel Hempstead (HML), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Hemel Hempstead live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeHML
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.7421, -0.4908
- Nearest stationApsley (2.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,610,586
- GB rank342nd busiest
- Managed byWest Midlands Trains (London Northwestern Railway)
About this board
Hemel Hempstead is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code HML. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Hemel Hempstead handled 1,610,586 passenger entries and exits, ranking 342nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Euston (1,069,248 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Hemel Hempstead usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Hemel Hempstead station FAQs
What is the station code for Hemel Hempstead?
The three-letter CRS code for Hemel Hempstead is HML. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Hemel Hempstead departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Hemel Hempstead itself.
How busy is Hemel Hempstead station?
Hemel Hempstead recorded 1,610,586 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 342nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London Euston.
Which stations are closest to Hemel Hempstead?
The nearest station is Apsley, about 2.1 km away in a straight line. Kings Langley (5.4 km) and Berkhamsted (5.5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.