How to get to St Albans from Bristol

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Compare train for Bristol to St Albans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £87.

Distance: 160 km

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£87

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3h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to St Albans is a coach with an average price of £7.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to St Albans:

A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to St Albans costing on average £87.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to St Albans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to St Albans take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 11m.

Yes, you can take a train between Bristol and St Albans.

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from Bristol to St Albans

How to get to St Albans from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bristol to St Albans is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Great Western Railway
    8:002h41
    Bristol
    10:41St Albans
    £371One-way
    0 changes

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  • Great Western Railway
    8:002h41
    Bristol
    10:41St Albans
    £371One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Great Western Railway
    8:002h41
    Bristol
    10:41St Albans
    £371One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Great Western Railway
    7:002h41
    Bristol
    9:41St Albans
    £371One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Bristol to St Albans

Travel to St Albans easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to St Albans.

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You can travel between Bristol and St Albans by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to St Albans is a coach with an average price of £7.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to St Albans:

A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to St Albans costing on average £87.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to St Albans is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to St Albans take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 11m.

The Bristol to St Albans distance is approximately 160 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to St Albans is:
  • Around 70 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and St Albans as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to St Albans:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in St Albans City (SAC).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to St Albans, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to St Albans by coach.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway to go to St Albans by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bristol to St Albans:
  • 70 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to St Albans often also extend their vacation to go to London St Pancras International (STP), Farringdon (ZFD), London Blackfriars (BFR), London, City Thameslink (CTK). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between St Albans and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Bristol to St Albans, you can take a train.
Two to three days in St Albans is generally sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as the St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium Park, and the Roman Theatre, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.

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