How to travel from Hastings to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Saint Albans is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to London Bridge and then to St Albans City.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Saint Albans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Hastings and Saint Albans is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (74 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Hastings 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 Hastings to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Hastings and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Hastings and Saint Albans. We recommend that you drive to St Albans. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Bridge and then to St Albans City. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Hastings and Saint Albans. The distance is around 153km (95 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 Hastings to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Saint Albans

Transport options from Hastings to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
£41($49)
hourly133km (83 miles)
Train via East Croydon2h 40m
£39($46)
hourly168km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
£27($32)
on demand153km (95 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