How to travel from Northampton to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Northampton and Saint Albans is around 73km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Northampton to Saint Albans by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Luton and then to St Peter's Street.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Watford Junction then take the bus to Town Hall.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to St Albans.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Taxi Northampton

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance75km (46 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Northampton and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Northampton to Saint Albans by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Northampton and Saint Albans is around 73km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Northampton and Saint Albans by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Northampton to Saint Albans is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Northampton and Saint Albans. We recommend that you take a taxi to St Albans. instead which will take 50min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Northampton and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luton. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

National Express and Arriva UK run regular bus services between Northampton and Saint Albans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to Watford Junction then take the bus to Town Hall. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Northampton and Saint Albans. The distance is around 75km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Saint Albans is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £10 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Northampton and Saint Albans

Transport options from Northampton to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 50m
£9($11)
every 4 hours73km (46 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1h 20m
£10($12)
hourly90km (56 miles)
Bus and Train1h 50m
£14($17)
every 4 hours95km (59 miles)
Taxi
50min
£110($130)
on demand75km (46 miles)
Drive
50min
£14($16)
on demand75km (46 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