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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden to St Albans
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
5 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
8 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to St Albans will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harpenden 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 8 km distance in an average of 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 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.
6:080h05Harpenden6:13St Albans£31One-way0 changes- 7:250h05Harpenden7:30St Albans£61One-way0 changes
- 7:250h05Harpenden7:30St Albans£61One-way0 changes
- 6:080h05Harpenden6:13St Albans£31One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train for Harpenden to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 8 km
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35m Average total duration Fastest 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Harpenden to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden to St Albans trains for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:08 Harpenden | 0h05 | 6:13 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:22 Harpenden | 0h05 | 14:27 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden to St Albans
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Harpenden to St Albans run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 5m.
Distance 8 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Thameslink from Harpenden to St Albans trainsThameslink trains will get you between Harpenden and St Albans from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harpenden to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden and St Albans
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- Car Park: Station 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 all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
- 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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