Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire to St Albans, Hertfordshire from $3: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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29.1 kmDistance

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Leighton Buzzard - St Albans operators

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Train

Contact phone

0345 026 4700

Website

https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from Luton to St Albans City

Average Duration

13m

Estimated price

6-15

Contact phone

+44 333 311 0039

Website

https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Leighton Buzzard to Watford Junction

Average Duration

32m

Estimated price

0-0

Train from Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey

Average Duration

17m

Estimated price

0-0

Bus

Contact phone

0344 800 44 11

Website

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/

Bus from Market Square to Luton Station Interchange

Average Duration

39m

Estimated price

3-3

Bus from Luton Station Interchange to St Peter's Street

Average Duration

49m

Estimated price

0-0

Taxi

Contact phone

+44 1525 636 363

Taxi from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

60-80

Contact phone

+44 1525 217 217

Website

https://globetaxis.com

Taxi from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

60-80

Contact phone

+44 1525 850 605

Website

https://dialacartaxis.co.uk

Taxi from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

60-80

Contact phone

+44 1525 372 131

Website

https://burginstaxis.co.uk

Taxi from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

60-80

Leighton Buzzard to St Albans: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Leighton Buzzard and St Albans offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a scenic drive from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans, covering a distance of 38.6 km. Enjoy the smooth journey that takes around 29 minutes to reach your destination. 💸 Experience affordable travel with prices ranging from £6 to £9 for the car journey to St Albans from Leighton Buzzard.

Average price

£5 - £9

🚆 Traveling from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans by train involves a journey with transfers that takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes. The train services are operated by West Midlands Railway. 🚆 To reach St Albans from Leighton Buzzard, travelers may need to change trains at Watford Junction.

Departure Point

Leighton Buzzard station

Arrival Point

St Albans Abbey station

🚌 There is no direct bus from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans, but there are services with transfers that take approximately 1h 43m to complete the journey. The buses are operated by Arriva UK. 🛤️ The journey from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans by bus involves transfers at Luton Station Interchange. Passengers will depart from Market Square in Leighton Buzzard and arrive at St Peter's Street in St Albans via Luton. 🎫 For a hassle-free trip from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans by bus, travelers can rely on the services provided by Arriva UK, with a total journey time of 1h 43m.

Departure Point

Market Square station

Arrival Point

St Peter's Street station

Frequently asked questions

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The distance between Leighton Buzzard and St Albans is 29.0 km by road. By train, it takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes to reach St Albans from Leighton Buzzard. Alternatively, taking a bus and then a train will take around 1 hour. Driving from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans takes an estimated time not provided. However, if you are traveling by bus, it will take 1 hour and 34 minutes to reach St Albans from Leighton Buzzard.

The most cost-effective option for traveling from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans is to drive, which takes about 29 minutes and costs around £6-£10. It is also a time-efficient option as it is the quickest way to reach St Albans from Leighton Buzzard. Alternatively, taking a taxi is the quickest option, taking the same amount of time but at a higher cost of approximately £48-£59.

The prices for a train ticket between Leighton Buzzard and St Albans range from £13 to £19. If you choose to take a bus from St Albans to Leighton Buzzard, the prices can vary from £9 to £13.

To get from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans without using public transportation, you can drive. The distance between the two cities is approximately 38.6 km, and it takes around 29 minutes by car. The cost of driving varies but is typically around £6 - £10.

The best way to travel from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans without a car is by taking a combination of bus and train. This journey typically takes about 1 hour and costs between £10-£20. The bus portion of the journey takes around 34 minutes, followed by a train ride of approximately 26 minutes.

Yes, there is a link between Leighton Buzzard and St Albans, but there is no direct train or bus service. The most convenient option is to take a train from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans Abbey, which takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes with a transfer at Watford Junction. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leighton Buzzard to Luton Town Centre, then transfer to another bus that goes to St Albans, which takes approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.

There are plenty of options for accommodation near St Albans. With over 1179 hotels to choose from, you will have a wide variety of choices. Prices start as low as £37 per night, making it accessible for different budgets.

Yes, you can get from Leighton Buzzard to St Albans by bicycle. The distance between the two cities is approximately 35 km, and it takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete the journey.