First train | 21:04 | |
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Last train | 23:17 | |
Departure station | Pontefract | |
Arrival station | St Albans City | |
Journey time | From 9h 19m | |
Distance | 140 miles (226 km) | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £56.60 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Pontefract to St Albans City? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours to travel the 140 miles (226 km) from Pontefract to St Albans City by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Pontefract to St Albans City in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £56.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Albans City by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Pontefract to St Albans City is 9 hours and 19 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Pontefract to St Albans City can start from as little as £56.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Pontefract to St Albans City. Travelling from Pontefract to St Albans City by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Pontefract to St Albans City leaves at 21:04. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Pontefract to St Albans City leaves at 23:17. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Pontefract to St Albans City cover a distance of around 140 miles (226 km) during the journey.
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