The cheapest and fastest trains from Hendon to St Albans
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hendon 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 Hendon to St Albans will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 trains that leave Hendon for St Albans every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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
Hendon to St Albans train times
The table below shows live departures for Hendon to St Albans trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:20 Hendon | 0h17 | 10:37 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 3 December | |||||
![]() | 00:14 Hendon | 0h18 | 00:32 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 01:00 Hendon | 0h17 | 01:17 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hendon to St Albans
Trains from Hendon to St Albans run on average 5 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 17m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Hendon to St Albans trainsThameslink trains will get you between Hendon and St Albans from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hendon to St Albans train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hendon 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 Hendon and St Albans
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step - free access from the car park to platform 1 (for trains towards London). There are steps to all other platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station next to the bike rack. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- 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
- 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: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside Main Entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The main road outside the station, bus stop on the railway bridge.
- 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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