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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to St Albans City (SAC)

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49

train journeys
per day

143

miles (231 kms)

3hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

05:05 / 01:26

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to St Albans City (SAC)

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On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City is approximately 143 miles (231 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 28 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:05
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    08:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:05
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:54
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:11
    3 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    08:54
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:09
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    09:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:41
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:35
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    10:41
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    11:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:41
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    12:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    12:41
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:35
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    13:41
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:55
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    14:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly to St Albans City

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City

The travel time between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:26.

First class tickets on trains between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Manchester Piccadilly & St Albans City. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Piccadilly and St Albans City, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.