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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC) will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 6 trains that leave London Gatwick Airport for St Albans City (SAC) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.
20:341h23London Gatwick Airport21:57St Albans City (SAC)£161One-way0 changes- 17:001h27London Gatwick Airport18:27St Albans City (SAC)£161One-way0 changes
- 16:001h27London Gatwick Airport17:27St Albans City (SAC)£161One-way0 changes
- 9:371h06London Gatwick Airport10:43St Albans City (SAC)£231One-way0 changes
- 20:251h15London Gatwick Airport21:40St Albans City (SAC)£241One-way0 changes
- 9:371h06London Gatwick Airport10:43St Albans City (SAC)£231One-way0 changes
- 20:251h15London Gatwick Airport21:40St Albans City (SAC)£241One-way0 changes
- 20:341h23London Gatwick Airport21:57St Albans City (SAC)£161One-way0 changes
- 17:001h27London Gatwick Airport18:27St Albans City (SAC)£161One-way0 changes
- 16:001h27London Gatwick Airport17:27St Albans City (SAC)£161One-way0 changes
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:15 London Gatwick Airport | 2h05 | 11:20 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h27 | 17:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:00 London Gatwick Airport | 1h27 | 18:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1h15 | 21:40 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:34 London Gatwick Airport | 1h23 | 21:57 St Albans City (SAC) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 23:06. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 1:45 |
Last train 23:06 |
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Train companies: Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC) trainsThameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and St Albans City (SAC) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to St Albans City (SAC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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 London Gatwick Airport and St Albans City (SAC)
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- 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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