The distance between Norwich and Saint Albans is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Norwich 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.
👋 Also check out Saint Albans → Norwich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street.
Greater Anglia
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Norwich to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Norwich and Saint Albans is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 148km (92 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Norwich and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Norwich to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Farringdon station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Greater Anglia run train services between Norwich and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Norwich and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Norwich and Saint Albans. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Norwich and Saint Albans. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | £68($81) | hourly | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £17($20) | 5 times a day | 227km (141 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £30($35) | on demand | 171km (106 miles) |
Greater Anglia
Great Northern
Arriva UK
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.