UK travel health
Hepatitis A and B vaccine cost in the UK
Hepatitis A is one of the travel vaccines that may be available from NHS GP practices when clinically indicated. Hepatitis B travel vaccination is more often paid privately unless covered by another eligibility route.
Last updated: 2026-05-11. Prices shown in GBP unless stated.
Quick answer
In the UK, hepatitis A often costs GBP40-GBP80 privately but may be free on the NHS for travel. Hepatitis B often costs GBP30-GBP60 per dose privately and usually needs a course.
Cost and access breakdown
| Item | Indicative cost | Access route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis A | UK: GBP40-GBP80 / AU: A$80-A$130 | NHS/private in UK; usually private for travel in AU | Booster timing affects long-term protection. |
| Hepatitis B | UK: GBP30-GBP60 per dose / AU: clinic-specific | Course-based | Often a multi-dose course. |
| Combined hepatitis A+B | Clinic-specific | Private | May simplify scheduling but compare total course price. |
| Accelerated schedule | May cost the same per dose | Clinic advice | Useful for late travellers but timing matters. |
Timing
- Hepatitis A can be a single pre-travel dose with later booster advice.
- Hepatitis B is course-based.
- Combination products have their own schedule.
Quote checks
Is hepatitis A available free through your UK GP?
Is the price per dose or whole course?
Is a combined vaccine available?
Will you need a later booster?
Clinical checks before booking
- Hepatitis A is commonly discussed for food and water exposure risk.
- Hepatitis B risk depends on medical care, sexual exposure, long-stay travel, work and injury risk.
- Accelerated schedules may help late travellers but still need correct follow-up timing.
Itemised price components
Hepatitis A dose
GBP40-GBP95 / A$80-A$130
May be NHS-funded in the UK when clinically indicated for travel.
Hepatitis B dose
GBP30-GBP65 / clinic-specific AU
Usually course-based.
Combined A+B
Clinic-specific
Compare total course cost, not just per-dose price.
Scraped provider evidence
Public provider pages monitored for prices, vaccine availability and city coverage.
| Provider | Market | Signal | Captured price/status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASTA Travel Health | UK | Hepatitis A | £95.00 |
| MASTA Travel Health | UK | Hepatitis B | £63.00 |
UK travel vaccine price context
| Travel health consultation | GBP25-GBP50 | Private clinic or pharmacy | Check whether advice is charged separately from vaccines. |
| Hepatitis A | GBP40-GBP80 | NHS or private | Often available free on the NHS when clinically indicated for travel. |
| Typhoid | GBP30-GBP50 | NHS or private | Often available free on the NHS when clinically indicated for travel. |
| Yellow fever | GBP60-GBP100 | Approved centre only | Certificate may be required for entry to some countries. |
| Rabies pre-exposure | GBP50-GBP70 per dose | Private | Usually a multi-dose course. |
| Japanese encephalitis | GBP90-GBP110 per dose | Private | Usually a two-dose course. |
| Malaria tablets | GBP20-GBP120 per course | Private | Cost depends on medicine and trip duration. |
Related travel vaccine guides
Sources & further reading
- NHS travel vaccinations — UK NHS guidance on travel vaccines and which vaccines may be available from GP practices.
- TravelHealthPro — NaTHNaC destination-specific travel health advice and vaccine guidance.
- NaTHNaC yellow fever centres — UK Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre registry and certification context.
- WHO travel and health — International travel health and vaccination requirement context.
Travel vaccine prices vary by clinic, destination, eligibility, product availability and whether a consultation or certificate fee is included. Use this page as a cost guide, not personal medical advice.