The cheapest and fastest trains from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
5 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
7 km
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 £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harpenden station (HPD) for St Albans City (SAC) 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 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.
18:080h05Harpenden station (HPD)18:13St Albans City (SAC)£61One-way0 changes
8:250h05Harpenden station (HPD)8:30St Albans City (SAC)£61One-way0 changes
8:250h05Harpenden station (HPD)8:30St Albans City (SAC)£61One-way0 changes
18:080h05Harpenden station (HPD)18:13St Albans City (SAC)£61One-way0 changes
Live departures
Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:25 Harpenden station (HPD) | 0h05 | 8:30 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:08 Harpenden station (HPD) | 0h05 | 18:13 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC)
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 £4 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:49, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 5m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 2:49 |
Last train 21:38 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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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 £4. 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 station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harpenden station (HPD) to St Albans City (SAC) 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 City (SAC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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