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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 251 km
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£74 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to St Albans
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from York to St Albans run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 2:55 |
Last train 21:57 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from York to St Albans trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between York and St Albans from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in York and St Albans
Most York to St Albans trains use the York to St Albans City station pair. Use this guide to compare York and St Albans train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which York station do trains to St Albans leave from?
Getting to York from York city centre
York train station facilities and services
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at York.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, 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 York 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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