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Find best prices from St Albans City to Manchester

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from St Albans City to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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AED 171.41
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AED 98.99
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St Albans City to Manchester train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Albans City to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AED 98.99, with average prices for this route around AED 261.12.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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07:48
3h 17m, No direct
St Albans City
11:05
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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08:11
3h 8m, No direct
St Albans City
11:19
Manchester Piccadilly
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08:27
3h 17m, No direct
St Albans City
11:44
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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08:33
3h 32m, No direct
St Albans City
12:05
Manchester Piccadilly
West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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08:45
3h 20m, No direct
St Albans City
12:05
Manchester Piccadilly
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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09:13
3h 6m, No direct
St Albans City
12:19
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St Albans City to Manchester train route details

First train
First train
03:55
Last train
Last train
23:59
Departure station
Departure station
St Albans City
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
3h 6m
Distance
Distance
232 km
Price
Price
AED 98.99*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Albans City to Manchester. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Albans City to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from St Albans City to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans City to Manchester train ticket types

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