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Compare train and bus for Oxford to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Oxford to St Albans by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford 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 Oxford to St Albans:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to St Albans costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to St Albans take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and St Albans as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in St Albans City (SAC).
- Travel with National Express, Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach Oxfordshire to go to St Albans by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to St Albans by train.
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