The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough station (LBO) for St Albans City (SAC) 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 129 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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.


Live departures
Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:43 Loughborough station (LBO) | 1h58 | 07:41 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC)
Trains from Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 11:32. The fastest train covers the 129 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 129 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 11:32 |
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FAQs: Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough station (LBO) to St Albans City (SAC) 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 City (SAC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough station (LBO) and St Albans City (SAC)
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside 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
