How to travel from Bristol to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Saint Albans is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bristol 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.

👋 Also check out Saint AlbansBristol if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bricket Wood Black Boy PH.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Bristol 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 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Bristol and Saint Albans is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bristol and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol 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 Bristol and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol 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 2h 10m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Bristol and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Bristol and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

National Express, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Bristol and Saint Albans. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Bristol and Saint Albans. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

How do I get from Bristol to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Saint Albans

Transport options from Bristol to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£60($71)
hourly228km (142 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
£17($20)
hourly230km (143 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£35($41)
on demand200km (124 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