How to travel from Saint Albans to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Peak District National park is around 242km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Peak District National park 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 Peak District National parkSaint Albans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Sheffield and then to Edale.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Chesterfield and then to Mam Tor Blue John Cavern.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance242km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Peak District National park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Saint Albans and Peak District National park is around 242km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Saint Albans and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Thameslink, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Saint Albans and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Peak District National park. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14, Chesterfield, Chesterfield Cavendish Street and Mam Tor Blue John Cavern. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

National Express and Stagecoach Yorkshire run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Peak District National park. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 35m 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 Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Edale. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 242km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Peak District National park

Transport options from Saint Albans to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 40m
£250($295)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Train
3h 60m
£67($79)
hourly330km (205 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£22($26)
twice a week247km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£42($50)
on demand242km (151 miles)

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Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park