Borehamwood to St Albans train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Borehamwood to St Albans

Showing times and prices for 15 Dec

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

10 m

Average duration

10 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

11 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Borehamwood to St Albans will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Borehamwood for St Albans every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 m .

The slowest trains will take 10 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.

Thameslink
07:040h10
Borehamwood
07:14St Albans
£71One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
03:070h10
Borehamwood
03:17St Albans
£71One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Borehamwood to St Albans

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Borehamwood to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £7.

Distance: 11 km

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£7

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£5

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40m

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10m

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Live departures

Borehamwood to St Albans train times

The table below shows live departures for Borehamwood to St Albans trains for tomorrow, Monday 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 22:57
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink03:07 Borehamwood
0h10
03:17 St Albans0 changesdirect
thameslink07:04 Borehamwood
0h10
07:14 St Albans0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Borehamwood to St Albans

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Trains from Borehamwood to St Albans run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 9m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
11 km
Average train duration
10m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
9m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:54
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Train companies: Thameslink from Borehamwood to St Albans trainsThameslink trains will get you between Borehamwood and St Albans from £5. 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 Duration
9m
Cheapest Price
£4
Thameslink frequency
5 a day
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

FAQs: Borehamwood to St Albans train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Borehamwood 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
Two to three days in St Albans is generally sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as the St Albans Cathedral, Verulamium Park, and the Roman Theatre, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.
Yes, a day trip from Borehamwood to St Albans is feasible with a travel time of 9m and a distance of 11 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Borehamwood to St Albans is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Borehamwood to St Albans in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Borehamwood to St Albans offers a pleasant, though not particularly scenic, ride through the Hertfordshire countryside, with glimpses of fields and suburban landscapes along the way.
The train journey from Borehamwood to St Albans covers a distance of 11 km and takes approximately 9m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Borehamwood to St Albans is 11 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Borehamwood to St Albans can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £7.
The train station in Borehamwood that goes to St Albans is Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS), and it arrives at St Albans City (SAC).
The last train from Borehamwood to St Albans departs at 23:54.
The first train from Borehamwood to St Albans leaves at 0:01.
Trains from Borehamwood to St Albans run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Borehamwood to St Albans.
Yes, there is a direct train between Borehamwood and St Albans. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
Yes, you can take the train from Borehamwood to St Albans.
There is no night train service from Borehamwood to St Albans.
To get from Borehamwood to St Albans, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

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Important Stations and Airports in Borehamwood and St Albans

Borehamwood
St Albans
The major train station for departures in Borehamwood is Elstree & Borehamwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elstree & Borehamwood for your trip from Borehamwood to St Albans.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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