How to travel from Saint Albans to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Liverpool is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Liverpool 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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Train

Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Liverpool One Bus Station Canning Place.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool One.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance304km (189 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Liverpool by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($110).

The distance between Saint Albans and Liverpool is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Saint Albans and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Liverpool is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £90 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Liverpool. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railways run train services between Saint Albans and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Saint Albans and Liverpool. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH and London Finchley Road. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Liverpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Saint Albans and Liverpool. The distance is around 304km (189 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

How do I get from Saint Albans to Liverpool

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Liverpool

Transport options from Saint Albans to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£90($110)
hourly342km (213 miles)
Train via Kettering4h 25m
£87($105)
hourly359km (223 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
£15($18)
twice daily379km (235 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£53($63)
on demand304km (189 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

The following major airports near Liverpool offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool