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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to St Albans
Showing times and prices for 13 Sept
Cheapest
£37
Average
£59
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to St Albans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
05:153h47
Manchester09:02St Albans
£371One-way
0 changes
04:053h32
Manchester07:37St Albans
£561One-way
0 changes
04:113h48
Manchester07:59St Albans
£571One-way
0 changes
11:152h47
Manchester14:02St Albans
£851One-way
0 changes
Train timetableManchester to St Albans
Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 13 September
Avanti West Coast
05:153h47
Manchester09:02St Albans
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Avanti West Coast
11:152h47
Manchester14:02St Albans
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Avanti West Coast
04:053h32
Manchester07:37St Albans
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
04:113h48
Manchester07:59St Albans
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Train times from Manchester to St Albans
Showing times and prices for 13 Sept
Fastest Journey
2 h 47 m
Average
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
231 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Manchester 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.
11:152h47
Manchester14:02St Albans
£851One-way
0 changes
04:053h32
Manchester07:37St Albans
£561One-way
0 changes
05:153h47
Manchester09:02St Albans
£371One-way
0 changes
04:113h48
Manchester07:59St Albans
£571One-way
0 changes
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Overview: Train from Manchester to St Albans
 Distance | 143 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 2 h 47 min |
 Average train ticket price | £109 (€123) |
 Train frequency | 25 a day |
 Direct train | No |
 Train providers | Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Trains |
Trains from Manchester to St Albans cover the 143 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 47 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Trains. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £109, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £40.
Train companies: Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains trains Manchester to St Albans
Travel between Manchester and St Albans from £33 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Train information from Manchester to St Albans with Virgin Trains:
- Average Duration: 2 h 47 min
- Cheapest Price: £33
- Virgin Trains frequency: 25 a day
FAQs: Manchester to St Albans train
FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to St Albans easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to St Albans.
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to St Albans can start from as little as £40 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to St Albans is £109; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to St Albans train travel time is 2 h 47 min for the 143 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to St Albans leaves at 04: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to St Albans leaves at 11: 15.
There are 25 trains a day from Manchester to St Albans which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to St Albans. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to St Albans.
When taking a train from Manchester to St Albans, you can count on Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Trains for the best way to get you to St Albans. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to St Albans from Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to St Albans from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 47 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Manchester to St Albans is March.
You have options as you can travel between Manchester and St Albans 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
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