The distance between Leeds and Saint Albans is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Leeds 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.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross.
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Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.
There are several options for getting from Leeds to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Leeds and Saint Albans is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (150 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Leeds and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
LNER, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Leeds and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Leeds and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and Luton. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
National Express run regular bus services between Leeds and Saint Albans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Leeds and Saint Albans. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £41($48) | hourly | 330km (205 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 30m | £83($100) | hourly | 296km (184 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | £19($22) | every 4 hours | 283km (176 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £48($57) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.