How to travel from Winchester to Saint Albans, United Kingdom

The distance between Winchester and Saint Albans is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Winchester to Saint Albans by train 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 London Waterloo.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

South Western Railway

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Drive

Drive to St Albans.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Saint Albans

There are several options for getting from Winchester to Saint Albans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Winchester and Saint Albans is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Winchester and Saint Albans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Winchester to Saint Albans is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Saint Albans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Saint Albans. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester 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 every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

South Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Saint Albans. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Winchester and Saint Albans. We recommend that you drive to St Albans. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Saint Albans. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Winchester and Saint Albans. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Saint Albans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Saint Albans

Transport options from Winchester to Saint Albans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£46($54)
every 30 mins142km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£21($25)
on demand120km (75 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