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Compare bus and train 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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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$77 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m 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 today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 11:32 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 12:17 PM Nottingham | 2h37 | 2:54 PM St Albans | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to St Albans by bus or train
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Why should you book Nottingham to St Albans trains with Omio?
East Midlands Trains as well as east_midlands_trains offer trains services from Nottingham to St Albans.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Nottingham to St Albans.
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Trains?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Trains, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to St Albans.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare East Midlands Trains with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham to St Albans.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to St Albans.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to St Albans
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Trains from Nottingham to St Albans run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $9 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 2h 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€8)
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 02:55 |
Last train 23:16 |
Cheapest month Aug |
Cheapest day Sun |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Sun |
Least busy day Sun |
Best day to book ahead 14 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $9 (€8)
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 $9 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 7m
Cheapest Price
$46 (€37)
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 51m
Cheapest Price
$85 (€69)
east_midlands_trains frequency
50 a day
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.
Train ticket prices from Nottingham to St Albans can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $46 (€37), while the average price is around $77 (€62).
The train from Nottingham to St Albans takes 2h 7m and runs 6 per day.
The first train from Nottingham to St Albans leaves at 2:55 AM.
The distance by train from Nottingham to St Albans is 90 miles (145 km).
The last train from Nottingham to St Albans leaves at 11:16 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Nottingham to St Albans.
There is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to St Albans.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Nottingham to St Albans.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to St Albans is Nottingham station (NOT), which connects to St Albans City (SAC).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to St Albans is by bus, with a cost of around $9 (€8).
The train journey from Nottingham to St Albans offers varied scenery, including glimpses of picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and charming rural landscapes, as well as urban views near major cities along the route.
A day trip from Nottingham to St Albans may not be feasible as the journey duration is 2h 7m which is more than 120. However, there are 5 train trips available per day for this route, covering a distance of 90 miles (145 km).
A visit to St Albans can be comfortably experienced in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore its historic cathedral, Roman ruins, and charming markets.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to St Albans.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to St Albans
Nottingham
St Albans
The major train station for departures in Nottingham is Nottingham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Nottingham for your trip from Nottingham to St Albans.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- 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 Desk
- 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
Public transit options for Nottingham
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in St Albans is St Albans City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Albans City for your journey to St Albans from Nottingham.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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