How to travel from Preston to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and Saint Albans is around 319km (198 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Preston 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 AlbansPreston if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
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Train

Take the train to London Euston.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Finchley Road Station.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance319km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Preston to Saint Albans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Preston and Saint Albans is around 319km (198 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Preston and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Saint Albans is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Preston 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 3h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Preston and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Preston and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Finchley Road Station and Bricket Wood Black Boy PH. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Preston and Saint Albans. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Preston and Saint Albans. The distance is around 319km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Saint Albans

Transport options from Preston to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 15m
£250($295)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, Fly3h 30m
£150($180)
hourly849km (528 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane3h 60m
£270($320)
hourly497km (309 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, Fly4h 5m
£235($280)
hourly856km (532 miles)
Train to Haymarket, Fly4h 20m
£185($220)
every 2 hours825km (513 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£105($125)
hourly379km (235 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 30m
£90($110)
hourly353km (220 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
£25($29)
once daily415km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£56($66)
on demand319km (198 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