How to travel from Glastonbury to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Saint Albans is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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 AlbansGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hammersmith Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £8($9)
Operated by

Berrys Coaches

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Glastonbury and Saint Albans is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Glastonbury and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Glastonbury and Saint Albans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Glastonbury and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hammersmith Bus Station, Lisson Grove Old Marylebone Town Hall and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Berrys Coaches run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Saint Albans. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Glastonbury and Saint Albans. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Saint Albans

Transport options from Glastonbury to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
£100($115)
every 4 hours246km (153 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£8($9)
once daily250km (155 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£39($46)
on demand222km (138 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