Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC)

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£4

Average price

£5

Fastest journey

5 m

Average duration

5 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

7 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harpenden station (HPD) 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 Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Harpenden station (HPD) for St Albans City (SAC) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 7 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.

Thameslink
11:550h05
Harpenden station (HPD)
12:00St Albans City (SAC)
£41One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
05:520h05
Harpenden station (HPD)
05:57St Albans City (SAC)
£61One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
05:080h05
Harpenden station (HPD)
05:13St Albans City (SAC)
£61One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) 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 £6.

Distance: 7 km

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Coach

£6

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

35m

Average total duration

Fastest

5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

44m

Average total duration

14m

Onboard

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30m

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Live departures

Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 08:56
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink10:08 Harpenden station (HPD)
0h05
10:13 St Albans City (SAC)0 changesdirect
Thursday 6 November
thameslink05:08 Harpenden station (HPD)
0h05
05:13 St Albans City (SAC)0 changesdirect
thameslink05:52 Harpenden station (HPD)
0h05
05:57 St Albans City (SAC)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC)

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Trains from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
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 £3
Distance
7 km
Average train duration
5m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
5m
First train
05:08
Last train
15:56
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 £3

Train companies: Thameslink from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) trainsThameslink trains will get you between Harpenden station (HPD) and St Albans City (SAC) from £3. 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
5m
Cheapest Price
£3
Thameslink frequency
9 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: Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC).
FAQs
Booking trains from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) is 7 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £6.
Yes, there is a direct train between Harpenden station (HPD) and St Albans City (SAC). The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train journey from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) covers a distance of 7 km and takes approximately 5m. Trains run 9 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) is by coach, costing approximately £3.
The first train from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) leaves at 5:08.
To get from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC), you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC).
Yes, you can take the train from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC).
The last train from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) departs at 15:56.
Trains from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) run approximately 9 times per day.
There is no night train service from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC).

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Important Stations and Airports in Harpenden station (HPD) and St Albans City (SAC)

Harpenden
St Albans
The major train station for departures in Harpenden is Harpenden. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Harpenden for your trip from Harpenden to St Albans.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
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 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Coffee shop
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
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 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Platform 4
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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