The cheapest and fastest trains from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to St Albans City (SAC)
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to St Albans City (SAC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to St Albans City (SAC) will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) for St Albans City (SAC) every day 1 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 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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.


Live departures
Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to St Albans City (SAC) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:58 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h09 | 16:07 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:11 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h10 | 18:21 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:28 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h09 | 19:37 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:58 Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) | 0h09 | 06:07 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to St Albans City (SAC)
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 22:31 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) to St Albans City (SAC) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and St Albans City (SAC) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS) and St Albans City (SAC)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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