The distance between Southampton and Saint Albans is around 139km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Southampton 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.
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Take the train to London Waterloo.
South Western Railway
1 similiar route
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bricket Wood Black Boy PH.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Southampton to Saint Albans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Southampton and Saint Albans is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (74 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Southampton and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Southampton to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton to Saint Albans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and West Hampstead station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
South Western Railway, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Southampton and Saint Albans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Southampton and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
National Express, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Southampton and Saint Albans. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Southampton and Saint Albans. The distance is around 139km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £50 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 45m | £50($59) | hourly | 162km (100 miles) |
Train via Horsham | 2h 55m | £53($63) | hourly | 201km (125 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | £16($19) | every 4 hours | 167km (103 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £25($29) | on demand | 139km (87 miles) |
Arriva UK
Green Line
South Western Railway
Southern Service
The following major airports near Saint Albans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.