How to travel from Birmingham to St Albans

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Compare train for Birmingham to St Albans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 83 miles (134 km)

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to St Albans is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to St Albans:

A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to St Albans costing on average $73 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to St Albans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to St Albans take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

Yes, you can take a train between Birmingham and St Albans.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to St Albans among Omio's users.

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from Birmingham to St Albans

How to get from Birmingham to St Albans by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to St Albans is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsY80823 · W11124
    8:36 AM2h26
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:02 AMSt Albans Abbey (SAA)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsY80823 · W11124
    8:36 AM2h26
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:02 AMSt Albans Abbey (SAA)
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33942+West Midlands TrainsW11124
    9:21 AM1h41
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:02 AMSt Albans Abbey (SAA)
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW34284+West Midlands TrainsW11118
    8:21 AM1h41
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    10:02 AMSt Albans Abbey (SAA)
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33891+TubeTube from London Euston to London St Pancras International+ThameslinkW45375
    8:47 AM2h24
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:11 AMSt Albans City (SAC)
    $1501One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to St Albans

Travel to St Albans easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to St Albans.

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You can travel between Birmingham and St Albans by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to St Albans is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to St Albans:

A bus is $58 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to St Albans costing on average $73 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to St Albans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to St Albans take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 22m.

The distance from Birmingham to St Albans is approximately 83 miles (134 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to St Albans is:
  • Around 50 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and St Albans as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to St Albans:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in St Albans Abbey (SAA).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to St Albans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St Albans by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to St Albans by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to St Albans:
  • 50 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to St Albans often also extend their vacation to go to London St Pancras International (STP), Farringdon (ZFD), London Blackfriars (BFR), London, City Thameslink (CTK). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Albans and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in St Albans to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
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.

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