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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€35 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to St Albans by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to St Albans is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options between Birmingham and St Albans. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to St Albans is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $6 (€6) compared to other travel options to St Albans:
Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $13 (€11).
The quickest way to travel to St Albans from Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 2 h 1 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 10 min on average.
The distance is approximately 83 miles (134 km) from Birmingham to St Albans.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to St Albans is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to St Albans from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to St Albans:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to St Albans:
- You can travel by bus to St Albans from Birmingham with National Express or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Birmingham to St Albans tickets for $13 (€11) on Omio.
- You can go to St Albans from Birmingham by train with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or Chiltern Railways. You'll see cheap train tickets for $6 (€6) with West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to St Albans on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to St Albans with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to St Albans as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to St Albans from Birmingham.
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