4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Leicester
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Leicester will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 3 trains that leave St Albans for Leicester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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 St Albans to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 113 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
St Albans to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Leicester trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:45 St Albans | 1h32 | 16:17 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
| 03:35 St Albans | 2h01 | 05:36 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 St Albans | 1h54 | 06:49 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:57 St Albans | 1h49 | 09:46 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets St Albans to Leicester by train or coach
Compare train and coach prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
26 Nov
27 Nov
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Leicester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from St Albans to Leicester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 29m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 29m |
First train 04:26 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from St Albans to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Leicester from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
Thameslink
FAQs: St Albans to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Leicester 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 Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Leicester
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car 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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
Most popular train connections from St Albans
More options for your journey from St Albans to Leicester
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Leicester and St Albans
Most popular train connections to Leicester
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
