There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to St Albans by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 39 min
$36 - $52
Cheapest option
Line 133 bus, bus • 3 h 10 min
$18 - $30
2 alternative options
Line 133 bus, line 509 bus, bus • 3 h 45 min
$22 - $27
Drive • 56 min
$11 - $17
What companies run services between Braintree, England and St Albans, England?
You can take a train from Braintree to St Albans via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Underground Station, Farringdon Underground Station, and Farringdon in around 1 h 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braintree to St Albans via Stansted Airport, Coach Station, Stansted Airport London, Hatfield, and Hatfield, The Galleria in around 3 h 10 min.
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
Train from Braintree to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to St Albans City
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12 - $17
- Schedules at
- thameslinkrailway.com
- Phone
- +44 (0)191 520 4000
- enquiries@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arriva.co.uk
Bus from Braintree Town Centre, High Street to Stansted Airport, Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Braintree Town Centre, Bus Park (Braint Bus Pk) to Stansted Airport, Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Stansted Airport, Coach Station to Harlow Town Centre, Bus Station (Harlow Bus Stn)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Stansted Airport London to Hatfield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $14
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- greenline.customerservices@googlemail.com
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Harlow Town Centre, Bus Station (Harlow Bus Stn) to St Albans City Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- Green Line
- Book at
- Green Line (Arriva)
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Braintree to St Albans?
The distance between Braintree and St Albans is 63 km. The road distance is 87 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Braintree to St Albans?
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to St Albans is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 56 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Braintree to St Albans?
The quickest way to get from Braintree to St Albans is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £12.
Is there a direct bus between Braintree and St Albans?
No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to St Albans. However, there are services departing from Braintree Town Centre, High Street and arriving at St Albans City Railway Station via Stansted Airport London and Hatfield, The Galleria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 10 min.
How long does it take to get from Braintree to St Albans?
It takes approximately 1 h 39 min to get from Braintree to St Albans, including transfers.