There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to St Albans by train, subway, 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 • 2 h 29 min
$82 - $143
Cheapest option
Bus via Bath City Centre, Bus Station • 6 h 3 min
$44 - $55
3 alternative options
Train, Tube • 2 h 57 min
$85 - $147
Bus • 3 h 55 min
$46 - $52
Drive • 2 h 4 min
$26 - $40
What companies run services between Bristol, England and St Albans, England?
Great Western Railway operates a train from Bristol to St Albans hourly. Tickets cost $65 - $130 and the journey takes 1 h 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol to St Albans via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3 h 55 min.
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Paddington Underground Station to Farringdon Underground Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $6
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35 - $45
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bath to Heathrow Airport London
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $40
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
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- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- greenline.customerservices@googlemail.com
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Albans, Abbey
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- Green Line
- Book at
- Green Line (Arriva)
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Albans, Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 33 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 Bristol to St Albans?
The distance between Bristol and St Albans is 160 km. The road distance is 201 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to St Albans?
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to St Albans is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 2 h 4 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to St Albans?
The quickest way to get from Bristol to St Albans is to drive which takes 2 h 4 min and costs £19 - £28.
Is there a direct bus between Bristol and St Albans?
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to St Albans. However, there are services departing from Bristol, Bus Station and arriving at St Albans, Abbey via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 h 55 min.
How long does it take to get from Bristol to St Albans?
It takes approximately 2 h 29 min to get from Bristol to St Albans, including transfers.