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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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$33 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m 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 |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to St Albans:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to St Albans costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to St Albans take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 26m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and St Albans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in St Albans Abbey (SAA).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, 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.
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