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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to St Albans
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to St Albans will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 4 trains that leave Loughborough for St Albans every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 128 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Loughborough to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 128 km
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£44 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to St Albans trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:00 Loughborough | 1h39 | 05:39 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:34 Loughborough | 2h05 | 06:39 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:55 Loughborough | 2h16 | 11:11 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:53 Loughborough | 2h04 | 11:57 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to St Albans
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Trains from Loughborough to St Albans run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:18, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 02:18 |
Last train 23:16 |
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FAQs: Loughborough to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and St Albans
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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