How to travel from Norwich to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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 AlbansNorwich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

Greater Anglia

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Saint Albans

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Norwich to Saint Albans

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Saint Albans

Transport options from Norwich to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£68($81)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£17($20)
5 times a day227km (141 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£30($35)
on demand171km (106 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