Train from London to St Albans: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from London to St Albans on 6 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ThamesLinkTrain
Kentish Town
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Mill Hill Broadway
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Cricklewood
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Kentish Town
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Mill Hill Broadway
St AlbansNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from London to St Albans

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St Albans. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36train per day
21mAverage duration
16 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£11 - £30Average duration21m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price£5 - £5Average duration1h
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to St Albans by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

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

    The cheapest train tickets from London to St Albans start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £14. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to St Albans?

    The average train journey time from London to St Albans is 21m, covering a distance of 16 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11m and is operated by ThamesLink.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to St Albans route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 36 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to St Albans?

    The earliest train from London to St Albans departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:56.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/12
£11
05/12
£11
Today
£11
07/12
£11
08/12
£17
09/12
£11
10/12
£16
11/12
£11
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to St Albans was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £29 for a train ticket from London to St Albans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-11.

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