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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Manchester Stations

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35

train journeys
per day

144

miles (232 kms)

3hrs 23 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

3

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Manchester Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Manchester Stations is approximately 144 miles (232 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 59 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Manchester Stations .

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 23 mins.

Journeys from St Albans City to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:35
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    09:06
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:05
    4 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    09:32
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:11
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:25
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:25
    3 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    11:53
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:11
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    13:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:11
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    13:50
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    14:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:25
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    15:50
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    16:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:11
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:50
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:41
    3 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    18:05
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:55
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:44
    St Albans City
    Manchester Piccadilly
    St Albans City to Manchester Piccadilly

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

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
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

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

The travel time between St Albans City and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 23 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Albans City & Manchester Stations . owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Manchester Stations .

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