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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to St Albans, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to St Albans:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to St Albans costing on average £80.
Other travel options to St Albans take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 9m.
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The most popular day trips by train from St Albans are London, Luton, Watford, Bedford and Milton Keynes. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from St Albans on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Luton is a large Bedfordshire town known for London Luton Airport and a diverse, practical urban character. Its past in hat making and car manufacturing still shapes the town, alongside parks, museums and a strong multicultural identity.
Watford is a large Hertfordshire town on London’s north-west edge, best known for the Harry Potter studio tour and Watford FC. It feels practical and suburban, with shopping streets, green parks and a busy town centre.
Bedford is a riverside market town best known for its embankment, Italian community and connection to John Bunyan. Parks, museums and Victorian streets give the centre a relaxed, local character.
Milton Keynes is a modern Buckinghamshire city known for its grid layout, green spaces and major shopping centre. It is closely linked with Bletchley Park and has a spacious, practical character shaped by post-war planning.
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 Leeds to St Albans.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to St Albans:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to St Albans costing on average £80.
Other travel options to St Albans take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and St Albans as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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