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Trip Summary
You can pick from 48 daily train trips between Sutton Coldfield and St Albans. The average train journey from Sutton Coldfield to St Albans takes 3 hours and 3 minutes, but some West Midlands Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (136 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 20m |
| Lowest price | £6.89 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Sutton Coldfield to St Albans?
2 train services operate from Sutton Coldfield to St Albans. West Midlands Railway + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 35 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Railway | 13 | 2h 55m | £11.13 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 35 | 3h 7m | £55.72 |
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Sutton Coldfield to St Albans start from £7, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 West Midlands Railway schedules to St Albans. West Midlands Railway in Sutton Coldfield leaves from Butlers Lane Station and 4 other stations. And in St Albans trains arrive at St Albans Abbey .
From Sutton Coldfield to St Albans train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. If you are looking to get to St Albans faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Sutton Coldfield to St Albans start from £16, and on average cost . Daily there are 35 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to St Albans. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Sutton Coldfield leaves from Four Oaks and 4 other stations. And in St Albans trains arrive at St Albans Abbey and one other train station.
From Sutton Coldfield to St Albans train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to St Albans faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Sutton Coldfield to St Albans tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Sutton Coldfield at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 48 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from St Albans to Sutton Coldfield.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Sutton Coldfield?
Main departure station: Four Oaks
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Sutton Coldfield where you can board the train.
All train stations in Sutton Coldfield:
Four Oaks
Railway Road
Wylde Green Station
Butlers Lane Station
Blake Street BKT
Where is the train station in St Albans?
Main arrival station: St Albans City Station
St Albans receives travelers from Sutton Coldfield at its two active train stations.
Train stations in St Albans:
St Albans City Station
St Albans Abbey Station
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