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Compare train and bus for St Albans to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to London 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 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$18 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from St Albans to London:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to London costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom St Albans to London
How to get from St Albans to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from St Albans to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W456047:03 AM0h21St Albans City (SAC)7:24 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- W456047:03 AM0h21St Albans City (SAC)7:24 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- W456047:03 AM0h21St Albans City (SAC)7:24 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W453856:13 AM0h21St Albans City (SAC)6:34 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
- W456087:33 AM0h21St Albans City (SAC)7:54 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
- W456107:48 AM0h21St Albans City (SAC)8:09 AMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from St Albans to London:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St Albans to London costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between St Albans and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St Albans City (SAC) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Hatfield, The Galleria and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to London by train.
- 9 direct trains per day with Thameslink.
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