St Albans to Bristol by train

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Overview: trains from St Albans to Bristol

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Albans to Bristol, 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 03:59 View journey
Last train 23:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 155
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey €66.48 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 56m
Train operators 7

From St Albans to Bristol by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from St Albans to Bristol by train. With 31 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train travel from St Albans to Bristol

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from St Albans to Bristol:

  • Cheapest ticket: €66.48

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

St Albans to Bristol daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Bristol on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 31 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 03:59: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:48: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:31: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:18: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 28 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from St Albans to Bristol

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 18 minutes, crossing a total distance of 155 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between St Albans and Bristol?

You can start planning and booking your trip between St Albans and Bristol 5 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from St Albans to Bristol

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Bristol city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from St Albans to Bristol

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

The total journey from St Albans to Bristol 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.