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.
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 Albans → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington.
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bricket Wood Black Boy PH.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £60($71) | hourly | 228km (142 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £17($20) | hourly | 230km (143 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | £35($41) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
Arriva UK
Green Line
London Underground (Tube)
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.