How to travel from Leeds to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance277km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Saint Albans

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Leeds to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Saint Albans

Transport options from Leeds to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
£41($48)
hourly330km (205 miles)
Train via Nottingham3h 30m
£83($100)
hourly296km (184 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
£19($22)
every 4 hours283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£48($57)
on demand277km (172 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