4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to St Albans
Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to St Albans will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham for St Albans on Wed, Dec 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 10 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 13 m .
On Wed, Dec 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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 Nottingham to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham 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 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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€48 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to St Albans trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:14 AM Nottingham | 2h13 | 6:27 AM St Albans | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:49 AM Nottingham | 2h25 | 7:14 AM St Albans | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to St Albans
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Trains from Nottingham to St Albans run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:18, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 02:18 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to St Albans trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham 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 Nottingham to St Albans
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to St Albans
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost 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
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