St Albans to Loughborough train with East Midlands Railway

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St Albans to Loughborough train times

The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Loughborough trains for today, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Thameslink15:46 St Albans
2h29
18:15 Loughborough0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from St Albans to Loughborough

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Trains from St Albans to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 2h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
128 km
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
2h 0m
First train
4:18
Last train
22:53
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
28 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: East Midlands Railway from St Albans to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between St Albans and Loughborough from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£39
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: St Albans to Loughborough train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Loughborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £39.
The train journey from St Albans to Loughborough covers a distance of 128 km and takes approximately 2h 0m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from St Albans to Loughborough is 128 km.
The first train from St Albans to Loughborough leaves at 4:18.
The last train from St Albans to Loughborough departs at 22:53.
Trains from St Albans to Loughborough run approximately 4 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from St Albans to Loughborough.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Albans to Loughborough.
To travel from St Albans to Loughborough, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from St Albans to Loughborough.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Loughborough is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Loughborough station (LBO).
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Loughborough is by train, costing approximately £20.
Booking trains from St Albans to Loughborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from St Albans to Loughborough offers a pleasant mix of rural and urban scenery, passing through picturesque countryside and charming towns.
A day trip from St Albans to Loughborough is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 0m each way. There are 3 trains per day.
A day or two is generally sufficient to explore Loughborough, allowing time to visit key attractions such as the Great Central Railway and the Charnwood Museum.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Loughborough.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Loughborough

Most St Albans to Loughborough trains use the St Albans City to Loughborough station pair. Use this guide to compare St Albans and Loughborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in St Albans
Arrival train stations in Loughborough

Which St Albans station do trains to Loughborough leave from?

Trains from St Albans to Loughborough leave from St Albans City. The station is from St Albans city centre at St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE.
St Albans CitySt Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE+44 345 026 4700WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental

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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