Bristol to St Albans by train

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Overview: trains from Bristol to St Albans

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bristol to St Albans, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:45 View journey
Last train 23:41 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 155
Trains / day 29 View all
Cheapest journey CA$72.80 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 1m
Train operators 6

Explore Bristol to St Albans by train

Thinking about travelling from Bristol to St Albans by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Bristol to St Albans

Getting from Bristol to St Albans by rail typically costs CA$72.80, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Bristol to St Albans departure frequency and train timetable

With 29 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 28 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:45 and the last one is at 23:41. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:30, with the last one at 22:30.

Travel time and distance between Bristol and St Albans

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 14 minutes, covering a total of 155 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Bristol to St Albans?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

More information on train travel from Bristol to St Albans

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our St Albans city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Bristol to St Albans

Want to know more about your journey from Bristol to St Albans? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Bristol and St Albans is 155 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.