Planning your visit
Opening hours
08.30 - 17.45
Please note:
The Cathedral is normally open every day, but occasionally services or special events mean that access for visitors has to be restricted. If you are coming from a long distance or with a group it is best to check with us first in order to avoid disappointment.
How to find us
The Cathedral is situated in the centre of the historic city of St Albans
There is no visitor parking available at the Cathedral.
Car and coach parking is available at Westminster Lodge, south of the cathedral.
Travelling to St Albans
By Rail
St Albans is about 20 minutes from London St Pancras International on the First Capital Connect line, through Central London from the South Coast and Gatwick, to Luton and Bedford. The Silverlink service via Watford Junction connects St Albans with the North London line and the West Coast main line between London Euston and the Midlands.
By Road
Close to the M1, A1(M) and M25, St Albans is easily accessible from all parts of the UK.
By Bus and Coach
St Albans has a comprehensive local bus network with services from North London, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Luton, Hemel Hempstead, and Watford. The Green Line service links St Albans with London Heathrow Airport and West London through to Harlow in Essex. A Green Line service (712) runs from Victoria to St Albans at regular intervals during the day.
By Air
Both Luton and Stanstead airports are close by with flights to many European cities and connections to the rest of the world. St Albans is also easily reached from London Gatwick and Heathrow airports.
Access for people with disability
There is lift access to the Shrine chapel.
Ramps are provided through most of the Cathedral. Disabled toilet facilities are situated in the South Presbytery aisle (between the South Transept & the Retro Quire).
Wheelchair access is through the West Doors or the Slype.
Plan of the Cathedral (click for a larger picture)