How to get from London to St Albans
2 ways, 30 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.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 1h 13m | £3–4.5 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 1h 13m | £65–95 estimated |
Departures today
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 London to St Albans?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 1h 13m door to door. The straight-line distance is 30 km.
- What is the cheapest way from London to St Albans?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £3. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is St Albans from London by road?
- About 36 km, roughly 1h 13m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £3–4.5; tolls and parking are extra.