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Outbound fromSleaford to St Albans City by train
It takes an average of 4h 27m to travel from Sleaford to St Albans City by train, over a distance of around 86 miles (139 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Sleaford to St Albans City and tickets for this journey start from £36.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:17 | |
| Departure station | Sleaford | |
| Arrival station | St Albans City | |
| Journey time | From 2h 50m | |
| Distance | 86 miles (139 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.60 | |
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Take the train from Sleaford to St Albans City in 2 hours 50 minutes
If you want to travel from Sleaford to St Albans City by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Sleaford to St Albans City by train to take around 4 hours 27 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 86 miles (139 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to St Albans City. You can travel on this route with either East Midlands Railway or Thameslink trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Sleaford to St Albans City start from £36.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Sleaford to St Albans City
Book in advance
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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 Sleaford to St Albans City is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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