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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to St Albans
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to St Albans will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 2 trains that leave Nottingham 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 145 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 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.
8:122h15Nottingham10:27St Albans£441One-way0 changes- 9:122h15Nottingham11:27St Albans£451One-way0 changes
- 9:122h15Nottingham11:27St Albans£451One-way0 changes
- 8:122h15Nottingham10:27St Albans£441One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to St Albans trains for tomorrow, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:12 Nottingham | 2h15 | 10:27 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:12 Nottingham | 2h15 | 11:27 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to St Albans
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to St Albans run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 145 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 2:55 |
Last train 23:16 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Nottingham to St Albans trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Nottingham and St Albans from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Nottingham to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and St Albans
Most Nottingham to St Albans trains use the Nottingham to St Albans City station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and St Albans train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to St Albans leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Nottingham 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.
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