What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to St Albans City?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to St Albans City is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to St Albans City?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to St Albans City is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and St Albans City?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to St Albans City. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Town Hall via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and St Albans City?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to St Albans City. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at St Albans City via Waterloo Station and West Hampstead Thameslink. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Southampton to St Albans City?

The distance between Southampton and St Albans City is 101 miles. The road distance is 87.5 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to St Albans City without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to St Albans City without a car is to train via West Hampstead Thameslink which takes 1h 52m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to St Albans City?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Southampton to St Albans City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to St Albans City bus from?

Southampton to St Albans City bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to St Albans City train from?

Southampton to St Albans City train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to St Albans City?

The best way to get from Southampton to St Albans City is to train via West Hampstead Thameslink which takes 1h 52m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Southampton to St Albans City bus arrive?

Southampton to St Albans City bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to St Albans City train arrive?

Southampton to St Albans City train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to St Albans City?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to St Albans City is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Southampton to St Albans City.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to St Albans City?

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Where can I stay near St Albans City?

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Train via West Hampstead Thameslink
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
1h 52m
£46–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Town Hallbus 724 / ...
4h 2m
£14–33
Drive 87 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to St Albans Citycar 87 mi
1h 31m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Kentish Town to St Albans Citytrain Sutton / ...
2h 15m
£46–107
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2h 44m
£64–112

Southampton to St Albans City by train and subway

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and St Albans City, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to St Albans City via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Town Hall in around 4h 2m.

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