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The cheapest and fastest trains from Royston to St Albans
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
39 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royston 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 Royston to St Albans will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Royston 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 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
04:381h33
Royston06:11St Albans
£511One-way
0 changes
16:081h32
Royston17:40St Albans
£521One-way
0 changes
16:081h32
Royston17:40St Albans
£521One-way
0 changes
04:381h33
Royston06:11St Albans
£511One-way
0 changes
Live departures
Royston to St Albans train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:30
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:38 Royston | 1h33 | 06:11 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Royston to St Albans
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Royston to St Albans run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
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
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:28 |
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
Train companies: Thameslink from Royston to St Albans trainsThameslink trains will get you between Royston and St Albans from £45. 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
1h 32m
Cheapest Price
£45
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: Royston to St Albans train
FAQs: Travel by train from Royston to St Albans 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 Royston to St Albans.
Booking trains from Royston to St Albans in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Royston to St Albans can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £45, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The cheapest way to get from Royston to St Albans is by train, costing approximately £45.
The train station in Royston that goes to St Albans is Royston station (RYS), and it arrives at St Albans City (SAC).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Royston to St Albans.
Yes, you can take the train from Royston to St Albans.
To travel from Royston to St Albans, you can take a train.
The train distance from Royston to St Albans is 39 km.
The train journey from Royston to St Albans covers a distance of 39 km and takes approximately 1h 33m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Royston to St Albans leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Royston to St Albans departs at 23:28.
Trains from Royston to St Albans run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Royston to St Albans.
There is no night train service from Royston to St Albans.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Royston and St Albans
Royston
St Albans
The major train station for departures in Royston is Royston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Royston for your trip from Royston to St Albans.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 09:15 - 17:30 Sunday Closed
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent in Booking Hall
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: Yes
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Step-free access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via the street, steep in places. Assistance Meeting Point is the taxi bay at the front of the station. 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 Great Northern 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 station entrance and car park / Platform 2 car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
The major train station for arrivals in St Albans is St Albans City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Albans City for your journey to St Albans from Royston.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
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 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for St Albans Abbey
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill near to the station entrance car park. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill.
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