The distance between Manchester and Saint Albans is around 286km (178 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 Manchester 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 Euston.
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Take the bus to London Finchley Road Station.
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 15m. 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 £87 ($105).
The distance between Manchester and Saint Albans is around 286km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Manchester and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester 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 2h 40m.
Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Manchester 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 Manchester and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Finchley Road Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Manchester and Saint Albans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston. 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 Manchester and Saint Albans. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | £87($105) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 35m | £79($95) | hourly | 303km (188 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | £16($19) | every 4 hours | 348km (216 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £50($59) | on demand | 286km (178 miles) |
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Arriva UK
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.