How to travel from Bath to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Bath and Saint Albans is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance192km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Bath to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Bath and Saint Albans is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Bath and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bath to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Bath and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Saint Albans. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Saint Albans is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Saint Albans. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Saint Albans

Transport options from Bath to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£56($66)
hourly210km (130 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
£17($20)
every 3 hours228km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£34($40)
on demand192km (119 miles)

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Airports near Saint Albans

The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Saint Albans
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Saint Albans
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Saint Albans