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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to St Albans City (SAC)

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65

train journeys
per day

69

miles (112 kms)

1hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

05:12 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to St Albans City (SAC)

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On a typical weekday there are 65 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and St Albans City , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 65 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to St Albans City is approximately 69 miles (112 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 52 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and St Albans City.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to St Albans City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to St Albans City Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:12
    1 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    06:35
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:47
    1 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    07:27
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    07:57
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:43
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:27
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:00
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:54
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:14
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    08:57
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    09:24
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:43
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:27
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:01
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    09:54
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:14
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    09:57
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    10:24
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:42
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:04
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    10:54
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:12
    1 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:31
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    11:24
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:43
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:27
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:04
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    11:54
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:13
    1 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Leicester
    St Albans City
    Leicester to St Albans City

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Leicester and St Albans City

The travel time between Leicester and St Albans City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and St Albans City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 65 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

First class tickets on trains between Leicester and St Albans City typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Leicester and St Albans City can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Leicester & St Albans City. owever, there are 65 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and St Albans City.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Leicester and St Albans City, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.