Trains tickets from Watford to St Albans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford North
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: St Albans
    Destination location: St Albans Abbey
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford North
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: St Albans
    Destination location: St Albans Abbey
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford North
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: St Albans
    Destination location: St Albans Abbey
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford North
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: St Albans
    Destination location: St Albans Abbey
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 9 at
    Departure city: Watford
    Departure location: Watford North
    Arrival time: July 9 at
    Destination city: St Albans
    Destination location: St Albans Abbey
    Operated by: West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Watford to St Albans: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$6
Average train trip duration13m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:18am
Distance8 km
Latest train departure7:48pm

Watford to St Albans Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Watford - St Albans

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Watford to St Albans cost?

    The average train ticket price from Watford to St Albans is US$6. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Watford to St Albans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Watford to St Albans?

    A train trip between Watford and St Albans is around 13m, although the fastest train will take about 13m. This is the time it takes to travel the 11 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Watford and St Albans?

    The number of trains from Watford to St Albans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Watford to St Albans by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Watford to St Albans?

    When taking the train from Watford to St Albans, you can travel comfortably and safely with West Midlands Railway.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Watford to St Albans was searched and found on Jul 9, 2025 with a price of US$5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Watford to St Albans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$5 to US$7 for a train ticket from Watford to St Albans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$5 which is on 2025-07-09.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Watford and St Albans is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in St Albans.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to St Albans you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Watford and St Albans, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Watford to St Albans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from St Albans to Watford

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