St Albans to Loughborough train with East Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Loughborough

Showing times and prices for 25 Nov

Cheapest price

£44

Average price

£64

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

1 h 59 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

128 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Loughborough 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 Loughborough will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave St Albans for Loughborough 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 1 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.

East Midlands Trains
15:451h48
St Albans
17:33Loughborough
£441One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
03:352h11
St Albans
05:46Loughborough
£581One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
09:411h46
St Albans
11:27Loughborough
£761One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
13:152h11
St Albans
15:26Loughborough
£771One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for St Albans to Loughborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. 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 £12, and a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 128 km

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£43

Average Price

£12

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Cheapest

2h 13m

Average total duration

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1h 43m

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Live departures

St Albans to Loughborough train times

The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Loughborough trains for today, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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east_midlands_railway04:55 St Albans
2h39
07:34 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 3 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 04:18, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 128 km distance in 1h 46m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
128 km
Average train duration
1h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£21
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
1h 46m
First train
04:18
Last train
22:11
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Thameslink from St Albans to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, Thameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Loughborough from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

East Midlands Trains

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.
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 44m
Cheapest Price
£21
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
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

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Learn more about Thameslink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
£69
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
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
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.
To get from St Albans to Loughborough, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
A day trip from St Albans to Loughborough is not feasible as the journey takes 1h 46m each way. There are 3 trains per day.
The train journey from St Albans to Loughborough offers a pleasant mix of rural and urban scenery, passing through picturesque countryside and charming towns.
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 distance from St Albans to Loughborough is 128 km.
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Loughborough can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £21, while the average price tends to be around £43.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Loughborough is by coach, costing approximately £12.
The train journey from St Albans to Loughborough covers a distance of 128 km and takes approximately 1h 46m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Loughborough is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Loughborough station (LBO).
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Loughborough.
The first train from St Albans to Loughborough leaves at 4:18.
The last train from St Albans to Loughborough departs at 22:11.
Trains from St Albans to Loughborough run approximately 3 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.
There is no night train service from St Albans to Loughborough.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Loughborough

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Loughborough
The major train station for departures in St Albans is St Albans City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Albans City for your trip from St Albans to Loughborough.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
address
Address
St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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