London to St Albans train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to St Albans

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

€7

Average ticket price on Sep 19

€12

Fastest journey on Sep 19

19 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

19 m

Trains on Sep 19

41

Distance

30 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to St Albans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to St Albans will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 19, we found 41 trains from London to St Albans, including 41 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .

On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • ThameslinkC02674
    10:51 AM0h22
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:13 AMSt Albans City (SAC)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC02596
    11:06 AM0h20
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:26 AMSt Albans City (SAC)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC02602
    10:36 AM0h21
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    10:57 AMSt Albans City (SAC)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC02599
    8:06 AM0h20
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:26 AMSt Albans City (SAC)
    71One-way
    0 transfers
  • ThameslinkC02592
    8:36 AM0h21
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:57 AMSt Albans City (SAC)
    71One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for London to St Albans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 30 km

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Bus

€17

Average price

€16

Average price

Cheapest

55m

Average total duration

Fastest

25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 51m

Average total duration

2h 21m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Thameslink

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to St Albans is a bus with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from London to St Albans:

A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to St Albans costing on average €17.

The fastest way to travel from London to St Albans is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to St Albans take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and St Albans including taking a train and bus.

Live departures

London to St Albans train times

The table below shows live departures for London to St Albans trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ThameslinkW28988
On time
2:03 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
2:37 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32950
On time
2:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h18
2:24 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC10038
On time
2:13 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h31
2:44 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC10023
On time
2:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
2:52 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45536
Delayed
1:31 PM 2:21 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)
0h20
1:50 PM 1:50 PMSt Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC22609
On time
2:33 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
3:07 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC22632
On time
5:03 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
5:37 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW32963
On time
5:06 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h18
5:24 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC10079
On time
5:13 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h31
5:44 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC10007
On time
5:18 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
5:52 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45438
On time
5:21 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h19
5:40 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC22624
On time
5:33 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
6:07 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45607
On time
5:36 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h18
5:54 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45529
On time
5:41 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h19
6:00 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC10026
On time
5:43 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h31
6:14 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC10008
On time
5:48 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
6:22 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkG28272
On time
5:51 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h18
6:09 PM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
Saturday, September 19
ThameslinkC2264512:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h26
12:37 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC1851912:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
12:53 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4558912:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h26
12:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW4559612:58 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h35
1:33 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45578
On time
1:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
2:17 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45515
On time
2:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
3:17 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW45510
On time
3:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
4:17 AM St Albans City (SAC)
0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455174:44 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
5:17 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW455145:16 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h25
5:41 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW276945:34 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h33
6:07 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026065:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h19
6:02 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026016:11 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h19
6:30 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkW276856:13 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
6:47 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC025816:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h21
6:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC104226:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
7:22 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026576:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
7:13 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026087:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h19
7:25 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC104237:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
7:52 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026397:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h21
7:42 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC025987:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h21
7:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC104357:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
8:22 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026587:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
8:13 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC025998:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h20
8:26 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC220948:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
8:52 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026678:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
8:43 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC025928:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h21
8:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC104338:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
9:22 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026208:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
9:13 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026099:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h20
9:26 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC104199:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
9:52 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026239:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
9:43 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026109:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h21
9:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC220929:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
10:22 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC026899:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
10:13 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0261310:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h20
10:26 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC1041610:18 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
10:52 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0268710:21 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
10:43 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0260210:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h21
10:57 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC1040610:48 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h34
11:22 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0267410:51 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h22
11:13 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect
ThameslinkC0259611:06 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
0h20
11:26 AM St Albans City (SAC)0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to St Albans

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Trains from London to St Albans run on average 10 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.

There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 18m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
30 km
Average train duration
25m
Cheapest ticket price
€4
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
10
Fastest train
18m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Thameslink from London to St Albans trainsThameslink trains will get you between London and St Albans from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Thameslink Duration
18m
Cheapest Thameslink Price
€4
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

Trains from London to St. Albans

Trains from London to St Albans are provided by ThamesLink. All services run directly with a journey time of around 20-30 minutes. Services between London and St Albans run round-the-clock, with services early in the morning, the afternoon, evening, and throughout the night. Trains leave before 5:00 a.m., and go right through to 4:00 a.m. the next morning. During the day services leave every 10-20 minutes, with trains running hourly overnight. Trains depart from London's St. Pancras Station, which is by King Cross and University College London. Trains arrive at St. Albans Station on Station Way which is situated in the heart of the town.

FAQs: Trains from London to St Albans

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to St Albans by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Albans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to St Albans can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to St Albans is €17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from London to St Albans is 18m to travel the 30 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from London to St Albans leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from London to St Albans leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 10 direct trains a day from London to St Albans with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from London to St Albans, you can count on Thameslink for the best way to get you to St Albans. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between London and St Albans and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to St Albans from London is worth doing with a journey time of 18m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from London to St Albans is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and St Albans including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to St Albans

Most London to St Albans trains use the London St Pancras International to St Albans City station pair, with some services arriving at St Albans Abbey. Use this guide to compare London and St Albans train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in St Albans
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · €11 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · €2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · €2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · €2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

FarringdonFarringdon station, Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London, EC1M 6BYParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Farringdon from London city centre

Farringdon is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus341 · 11m · €2 · every ~25 min
N8, N25 · 15m · €4 · every ~13 min
59 · 22m · €2 · every ~29 min
SubwayNorthern · 9m · €2 · every ~86 min
Circle · 21m · €5 · every ~25 min

Farringdon train station facilities and services

Farringdon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Farringdon.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Farringdon.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Farringdon: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Farringdon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Farringdon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WDWifiShoppingParkingATMAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainElizabeth, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 4, London Paddington - Heathrow Terminal 5 · 21m · €35 · every ~3 min
Elizabeth · 41m · €17 · every ~8 min
BusUkn14, Ukn02, Uk043, Uk042, Ukn23, Ukxn10, Ukn49 · 50m · €2 · every ~1 min
Ukxn10 · 50m · €3 · every ~1 min
Ukxn10 · 50m · €3 · every ~1 min
N9 · 1h 11m · €2 · every ~4 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 47m · €21 · every ~27 min

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services

Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.

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