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St. Albans

Visiting St. Albans

St. Albans is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In St. Albans?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in St. Albans then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About St. Albans

How Do I Get To St. Albans?

Driving directions to St. Albans:

  • From London: Take the M1 and exit at Junction 6 onto the A405 towards St. Albans
  • From Cambridge: Take the A505 and then merge onto the A10. Continue on the A10 and then join the A414 towards St. Albans
  • From Oxford: Take the A34 and then merge onto the M40 towards London. Exit at Junction 8 onto the A418 towards Aylesbury and then join the A41 towards Hemel Hempstead and St. Albans

Rail directions to St. Albans:

  • From London: Take the Thameslink train from St. Pancras International or Blackfriars station. The journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes
  • From Bedford: Take the Thameslink train from Bedford station. The journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes
  • From Luton: Take the Thameslink train from Luton station. The journey takes approximately 10-15 minutes

If you are travelling from nearby landmarks, cities or towns:

  • From Hatfield: Take the A1057 towards St. Albans
  • From Watford: Take the A412 and then merge onto the A405 towards St. Albans
  • From Harpenden: Take the B653 towards St. Albans

It's also worth considering taking a bus or a taxi if you don't have a car or don't want to take the train.

What's The Nearest Airport To St. Albans?

The closest airport to St. Albans is London Luton Airport which is approximately 12 miles away. The suggested route from the airport would be to take the M1 southbound and exit at junction 8 towards Hemel Hempstead, then take the A414 towards St. Albans.

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