How to travel from Saint Albans to St Asaph, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and St Asaph is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint Albans to St Asaph by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Rhyl.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)

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Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train

Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Rhyl.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Drive

Drive to St Asaph.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and St Asaph

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to St Asaph by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £88 ($105) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £56 ($66).

The distance between Saint Albans and St Asaph is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Saint Albans and St Asaph by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to St Asaph is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £56 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and St Asaph, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £88 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and St Asaph. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to St Asaph. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Euston and Rhyl. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Saint Albans and St Asaph. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Albans and St Asaph. We recommend that you drive to St Asaph. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to St Asaph. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Rhyl. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to St Asaph is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from St Asaph. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) 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 St Asaph. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to St Asaph is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Saint Albans to St Asaph

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and St Asaph

Transport options from Saint Albans to St Asaph
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£95($115)
every 4 hours381km (237 miles)
Train via Birmingham International4h 55m
£110($130)
every 4 hours363km (225 miles)
Train via Birmingham International6h 15m
£88($105)
every 4 hours362km (225 miles)
Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train + 3 similar
4h 10m
£170($200)
every 4 hours880km (547 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
£275($330)
every 2 hours450km (279 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£295($350)
every 2 hours574km (356 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
£360($430)
every 4 hours1,132km (704 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£56($66)
on demand320km (199 miles)

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Airports near St Asaph

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from St Asaph
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from St Asaph
IOM
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from St Asaph