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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to St Albans
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to St Albans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to St Albans will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 2 trains that leave Northampton for St Albans on Thu, Dec 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 04 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Thu, Dec 04 the slowest trains will take 2 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Northampton to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Northampton to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to St Albans trains for today, Wednesday, December 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:48 PM Northampton | 1h14 | 2:02 PM St Albans | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, December 4 | |||||
| 4:03 AM Northampton | 1h45 | 5:48 AM St Albans | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:34 AM Northampton | 2h14 | 6:48 AM St Albans | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to St Albans
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Trains from Northampton to St Albans run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Northampton to St Albans trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and St Albans from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Northampton to St Albans
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton to St Albans by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Albans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Northampton to St Albans
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Dining
ATM
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WC
Hotel
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Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill near to the station entrance car park. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill.
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