Nottingham to St Albans by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to St Albans

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham 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 01:47 View journey
Last train 23:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 144
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey CA$76.70 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 33m
Train operators 3

Nottingham to St Albans train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Nottingham to St Albans by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Nottingham to St Albans take around 1 hour and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 144 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Nottingham is scheduled to depart at around  01:47. The last departure is usually at around 23:49 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Nottingham at around 01:47, with the last train leaving at around 23:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 38 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 25 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$76.70.

We think any time is a great time to visit St Albans, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to St Albans.

Is there a direct train from Nottingham to St Albans?

The journey between Nottingham and St Albans usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Nottingham to St Albans every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Nottingham to St Albans?

The Nottingham to St Albans train travel takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Nottingham to St Albans train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to St Albans leaving Nottingham at around 01:47 and the last train leaving at around 23:49 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Nottingham at around 01:47, with the final departure at 23:20.

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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.