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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC)
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £10
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £11
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 24 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 29 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 6
- Distance
- 30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Farringdon (ZFD) 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 Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 6 trains from Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC), including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
W4541718:16 0h24 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:40 St Albans City (SAC) £10 1 One-way 0 changes- C10014
18:09 0h35 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:44 St Albans City (SAC) £10 1 One-way 0 changes - W45380
18:06 0h24 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:30 St Albans City (SAC) £10 1 One-way 0 changes - W32955
18:01 0h24 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:25 St Albans City (SAC) £11 1 One-way 0 changes - W29037
17:59 0h38 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:37 St Albans City (SAC) £12 1 One-way 0 changes
- W32955
18:01 0h24 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:25 St Albans City (SAC) £11 1 One-way 0 changes - W45417
18:16 0h24 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:40 St Albans City (SAC) £10 1 One-way 0 changes - W45380
18:06 0h24 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:30 St Albans City (SAC) £10 1 One-way 0 changes - C10014
18:09 0h35 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:44 St Albans City (SAC) £10 1 One-way 0 changes - W29037
17:59 0h38 Farringdon (ZFD) 18:37 St Albans City (SAC) £12 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC)
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Trains from Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 23m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:09 |
Last train 23:06 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Frequently asked questions about your Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) trip
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Live departures
Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 C38311+C22670+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International | 7:34 Farringdon (ZFD) | 1h33 | 9:07 St Albans City (SAC) | 2 changes | |
| C37892+C22684+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International | 8:00 Farringdon (ZFD) | 1h15 | 9:15 St Albans City (SAC) | 2 changes | |
| C37468+C22658+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International | 8:07 Farringdon (ZFD) | 1h30 | 9:37 St Albans City (SAC) | 2 changes | |
| C37917+C22674+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International | 8:30 Farringdon (ZFD) | 1h10 | 9:40 St Albans City (SAC) | 2 changes | |
| C37925+W45460+Tube from London Liverpool Street to London St Pancras International | 8:45 Farringdon (ZFD) | 1h12 | 9:57 St Albans City (SAC) | 2 changes | |
| C02756 | On time 11:01 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h26 | 11:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C22668 | On time 11:13 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h38 | 11:51 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X18607 | On time 11:16 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h24 | 11:40 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C10412 | On time 11:28 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h39 | 12:07 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45456 | On time 11:31 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h26 | 11:57 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C22672 | On time 11:43 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h38 | 12:21 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X18606 | On time 11:46 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h24 | 12:10 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C56381 | On time 11:58 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h39 | 12:37 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02701 | On time 12:01 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h26 | 12:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C56376 | On time 12:13 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h38 | 12:51 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X18605 | On time 12:16 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h24 | 12:40 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C56398 | On time 12:28 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h39 | 13:07 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W45449 | On time 12:31 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h26 | 12:57 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C56363 | On time 12:43 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h38 | 13:21 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| X18604 | On time 12:46 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h24 | 13:10 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C56392 | On time 12:58 Farringdon (ZFD) | 0h39 | 13:37 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Farringdon (ZFD) and St Albans City (SAC)
Most Farringdon (ZFD) to St Albans City (SAC) trains use the London St Pancras International to St Albans City station pair. Use this guide to compare Farringdon (ZFD) and St Albans City (SAC) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Farringdon from London city centre
Farringdon is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Farringdon train station facilities and services
Farringdon has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Farringdon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Farringdon.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Farringdon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Farringdon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Farringdon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms including level boarding to Thameslink trains from Zone C on both platforms. Manual ramps are available for other zones and for London Underground services, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines sell tickets suitable for use on London Underground services, including Travelcards. Where tickets for National Rail services are not available through an accessible ticket machine, ticket office staff provide assistance where possible, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
St Albans City train station facilities and services
St Albans City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at St Albans City.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: 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.
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