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Trip Summary
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Harrogate and St Albans. The average train journey from Harrogate to St Albans takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, but some Northern Rail + Connections train trips are as short as 3 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 163 mi (262 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 31m |
| Lowest price | $56.03 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Harrogate to St Albans?
2 train services operate from Harrogate to St Albans. Northern Rail + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 18 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 1 | 3h 50m | $161.19 |
| Northern Rail + Connections | 18 | 4h 19m | $116.54 |
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Harrogate to St Albans start from $56, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to St Albans. Northern Rail + Connections in Harrogate leaves from Harrogate Station and one other station. And in St Albans trains arrive at St Albans City Station and one other train station.
From Harrogate to St Albans train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 4 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to St Albans faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 31 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Harrogate and St Albans is approximately 163 miles, or 262 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Harrogate to St Albans. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Harrogate at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 19 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Harrogate?
Main departure station: Harrogate Station
There are two stations in Harrogate where you can board the train to St Albans.
All train stations in Harrogate:
Harrogate Station
Starbeck
Where is the train station in St Albans?
Main arrival station: St Albans Abbey Station
St Albans receives travelers from Harrogate at its two active train stations.
Train stations in St Albans:
St Albans Abbey Station
St Albans City Station
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