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Outbound fromRuncorn to St Albans City by train
It takes an average of 10h 40m to travel from Runcorn to St Albans City by train, over a distance of around 149 miles (240 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Runcorn to St Albans City and tickets for this journey start from £80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 19:02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:51 | |
| Departure station | Runcorn | |
| Arrival station | St Albans City | |
| Journey time | From 3h 25m | |
| Distance | 149 miles (240 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £80 | |
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Taking the train from Runcorn to St Albans City in 3 hours 25 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Runcorn to St Albans City? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 10 hours 40 minutes to travel the 149 miles (240 km) from Runcorn to St Albans City by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 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. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to St Albans City. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Runcorn to St Albans City in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £80.00. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Runcorn to St Albans City
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Runcorn to St Albans City is right for you.
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