How much is the train ticket from St Albans to London?

The cheapest train tickets from St Albans to London start from R 240. The average price for this train route is around R 310. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

The average train journey time from St Albans to London is 21m, covering a distance of 29 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the St Albans to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 29 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from St Albans to London departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:47.

Train St Albans to London from R 227

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from St Albans to London on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:39	St Albans	1h 29m	21:08	Cricklewood	No tags
Train	19:54	St Albans	1h 29m	21:23	Cricklewood	No tags
Train	20:09	St Albans	1h 29m	21:38	Cricklewood	No tags
Train	20:24	St Albans	1h 29m	21:53	Cricklewood	No tags
Train	20:39	St Albans	1h 29m	22:08	Cricklewood	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from St Albans to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 240, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29train per day

21mAverage duration

29 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average priceR 240 - R 1 493	Average duration21m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 97 - R 97	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at R 240

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

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

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

How much is the train ticket from St Albans to London?
The cheapest train tickets from St Albans to London start from R 240. The average price for this train route is around R 310. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St Albans to London?
The average train journey time from St Albans to London is 21m, covering a distance of 29 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the St Albans to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 29 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St Albans to London?
The earliest train from St Albans to London departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:47.

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

R 236

05/12

R 228

Today

R 228

07/12

R 228

08/12

R 227

09/12

R 229

10/12

R 369

11/12

R 235

The cheapest trip from St Albans to London was searched and found on 08 Dec 2025 with a price of R 227

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

You can expect to pay from R 227 to R 1 455 for a train ticket from St Albans to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 227, which is on 2025-12-08.