The distance between Lancaster and Saint Albans is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lancaster to Saint Albans by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Euston.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR).
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to London Finchley Road Station.
There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Saint Albans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($135).
The distance between Lancaster and Saint Albans is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Lancaster and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lancaster and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lancaster and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St, London Finchley Road Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster and Saint Albans. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Lancaster and Saint Albans. The distance is around 353km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £110($135) | hourly | 401km (249 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 40m | £100($120) | hourly | 387km (240 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £255($300) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4hrs | £175($210) | every 2 hours | 791km (492 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 10m | £280($330) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | £22($26) | once daily | 442km (275 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | £62($73) | on demand | 353km (219 miles) |
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.