How to travel from Dover to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Saint Albans is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to St Albans City.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance165km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Dover to Saint Albans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 1h 25m.

The distance between Dover and Saint Albans is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Dover and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between Dover and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to St Albans City. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to St Albans City. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Dover and Saint Albans. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

How do I get from Dover to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Saint Albans

Transport options from Dover to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 25m
£53($63)
hourly155km (96 miles)
Train via London Bridge2h 15m
£54($64)
hourly157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£29($34)
on demand165km (103 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dover and Saint Albans

Train operators

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