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

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41

train journeys
per day

69

miles (112 kms)

1hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

6

routes

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

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On a typical weekday there are 41 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 41 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Leicester is approximately 69 miles (112 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 45 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from St Albans City to Leicester Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:35
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    06:36
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:41
    1 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    07:05
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:07
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    07:49
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    08:22
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:42
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    08:39
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:15
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:45
    1 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:19
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:15
    1 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    09:48
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:45
    1 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    10:20
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:15
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:45
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    11:17
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:15
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:46
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:45
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    12:17
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:15
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    12:45
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:45
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    13:17
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:15
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:45
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    14:17
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:15
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:45
    1 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    St Albans City
    Leicester
    St Albans City to Leicester

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between St Albans City and Leicester

The travel time between St Albans City and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 41 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:14.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Albans City & Leicester. owever, there are 41 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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