The cheapest and fastest trains from Lincoln to St Albans
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
3 h 12 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lincoln 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 Lincoln to St Albans will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lincoln for St Albans every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 165 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 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.
6:123h12Lincoln9:24St Albans£441One-way0 changes
6:123h12Lincoln9:24St Albans£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lincoln to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £41, and a coach costs an average of £49.
Distance: 165 km
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lincoln to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Lincoln to St Albans trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:12 Lincoln | 3h12 | 9:24 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lincoln to St Albans
Trains from Lincoln to St Albans run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 20:11. The fastest train covers the 165 km distance in 3h 12m.
Distance 165 km |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 2:55 |
Last train 20:11 |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway from Lincoln to St Albans trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Lincoln and St Albans from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lincoln to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln 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 Lincoln and St Albans
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 19:30 Saturday 05:00 - 19:30 Sunday 10:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Between station front and St Marys Church
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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