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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to St Albans
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to St Albans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to St Albans will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Leicester for St Albans every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:421h59Leicester9:41St Albans£311One-way0 changes- 8:421h45Leicester10:27St Albans£511One-way0 changes
- 8:421h45Leicester10:27St Albans£511One-way0 changes
- 7:421h59Leicester9:41St Albans£311One-way0 changes
Live departures
Leicester to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to St Albans trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:42 Leicester | 1h59 | 9:41 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:42 Leicester | 1h45 | 10:27 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to St Albans
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Leicester to St Albans run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 4:05 |
Last train 23:28 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Leicester to St Albans trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Leicester and St Albans from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to St Albans by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Albans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leicester and St Albans
Most Leicester to St Albans trains use the Leicester to St Albans City station pair, with some services arriving at St Albans Abbey. Use this guide to compare Leicester and St Albans train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to St Albans leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which St Albans station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
St Albans City train station facilities and services
St Albans City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Albans City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to St Albans Abbey from St Albans city centre
St Albans Abbey train station facilities and services
St Albans Abbey has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Albans Abbey.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Albans Abbey: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at St Albans Abbey: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans Abbey: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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