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Outbound fromBlackpool North to St Albans City by train
It takes an average of 8h 13m to travel from Blackpool North to St Albans City by train, over a distance of around 183 miles (294 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Blackpool North to St Albans City and tickets for this journey start from £49.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 11:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:07 | |
| Departure station | Blackpool North | |
| Arrival station | St Albans City | |
| Journey time | From 4h 32m | |
| Distance | 183 miles (294 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £49.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink |
How to travel from Blackpool North to St Albans City by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Blackpool North to St Albans City? Look no further.
You'll usually find 1 train per day running between Blackpool North and St Albans City, which usually take 8 hours 13 minutes to complete the 183 miles (294 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to St Albans City by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Blackpool North to St Albans City start from £49.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to St Albans City? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Blackpool North to St Albans City
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