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Cities Near St Albans

Cities near St Albans, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Luton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to St Albans, UK is Hemel Hempstead, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hemel Hempstead5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Welwyn Garden City6 mi / 10 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Luton10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Enfield Town13 mi / 20 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Brent14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Islington18 mi / 29 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Harlow19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
High Wycombe20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Slough20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Aylesbury21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from St Albans

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Luton, Enfield Town, Brent. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near St Albans include Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn Garden City, Luton, Enfield Town, Brent. The closest is Hemel Hempstead, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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