How to travel from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans is around 368km (228 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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.

👋 Also check out Saint AlbansMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Durham (MME) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated byKLM+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to York and then to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £53($63)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance368km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £305 ($360).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans is around 368km (228 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Middlesbrough and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £305 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TransPennine Express Service, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Middlesbrough and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Saint Albans. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Middlesbrough and Saint Albans. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and arrive at London Luton (LTN) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN).

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 Middlesbrough and Saint Albans. The distance is around 368km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £53 ($63).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Saint Albans

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
£305($360)
every 15 mins869km (540 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£140($165)
hourly801km (498 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, Fly5h 10m
£235($280)
hourly881km (547 miles)
Train
3h 10m
£53($63)
hourly415km (258 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£20($24)
every 20 mins387km (241 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£64($76)
on demand368km (228 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