How to get from Birmingham West Midlands to St Albans
3 ways, 133 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Friday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 42m | £87–204 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 2h 18m | £14–18 estimated |
| Taxi | 2h 18m | £215–305 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:13 → 09:551h 42m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£87–173
- 08:30 → 10:502h 20m · directWest Midlands Trains LNR£89–178
- 08:38 → 10:432h 5m · 1 changeAvanti West Coast Avanti£97–204
- 08:39 → 10:502h 11m · 1 changeWest Midlands Trains LNR£105–196
- 09:13 → 10:561h 43m · directAvanti West Coast Avanti£87–173
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Birmingham West Midlands to St Albans?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 42m door to door. The straight-line distance is 133 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Birmingham West Midlands to St Albans?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £14. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Birmingham West Midlands to St Albans?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 3 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 42m. Fares run £87–204 across classes.
- How far is St Albans from Birmingham West Midlands by road?
- About 153 km, roughly 2h 18m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £14–18; tolls and parking are extra.