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ThameslinkY36482
10:130h31
London St Pancras International (STP)
10:44St Albans City (SAC)
12 €1One-way
0 changes
ThameslinkY36488
10:430h31
London St Pancras International (STP)
11:14St Albans City (SAC)
12 €1One-way
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ThameslinkY36695
09:360h18
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:54St Albans City (SAC)
12 €1One-way
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How to Get to St. Albans by Train

There are two train stations in St. Albans - St. Albans City and St. Albans Abbey. Trains run to London's Gatwick airport as well as Luton and Brighton. The station is on the Midland Main Line and run by First Capital Connect. With traffic in excess of 6 million commuters annually St. Albans is extremely busy. PlusBus tickets are available for a discount when purchased with rail tickets. Smart cards are not able to be used or purchased. Staff are available to help all day every day. Usual facilities such as ATM, pay phones, refreshment stands, shops, toilets and baby changing rooms are available. The internet kiosks are also open. The car park is open seven days and allows for cycle parking. Parking is free for blue badge holders. Buses and taxis are available to the east of the station. Wheelchairs are available and step free and ramp access to the trains are all available.

St. Albans

Occupied for thousands of years, St. Albans is loaded with historical landmarks. Queen Elizabeth I was particularly partial to the royal palace of Hatfield a wing of which can still be seen. Roman roads and other relics of the Bronze age are rife in St. Albans and some of the trees in the local parks are over 1000 years old. For the shopper, the St. Albans Street Market dates back to the 1500s and the fortnightly Farmers' Market sells local produce. George Bernard Shaw lived here until his death and his house is open for viewing, as is the Harry Potter Studio tour.

Popular trains to and from St Albans

Popular trains to St Albans

Luton to St Albans train

from £6
Direct trains available
0h11 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink

London to St Albans train

from £7
Direct trains available
0h18 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink

Hendon to St Albans train

from £8
Direct trains available
0h17 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink

Liverpool to St Albans train

from £17
Direct trains available
3h37 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • West Midlands Trains
  • Avanti West Coast

Southampton to St Albans train

from £28
Direct trains available
2h37 average duration
5trains per day
Served by
  • South Western Railway

Popular trains from St Albans

St Albans to Luton train

from £5
Direct trains available
0h14 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink

St Albans to London train

from £7
Direct trains available
0h21 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
  • Thameslink

St Albans to Brighton train

from £10
Direct trains available
1h44 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Southern
  • Thameslink

How to Get to St. Albans by Train

There are two train stations in St. Albans - St. Albans City and St. Albans Abbey. Trains run to London's Gatwick airport as well as Luton and Brighton. The station is on the Midland Main Line and run by First Capital Connect. With traffic in excess of 6 million commuters annually St. Albans is extremely busy. PlusBus tickets are available for a discount when purchased with rail tickets. Smart cards are not able to be used or purchased. Staff are available to help all day every day. Usual facilities such as ATM, pay phones, refreshment stands, shops, toilets and baby changing rooms are available. The internet kiosks are also open. The car park is open seven days and allows for cycle parking. Parking is free for blue badge holders. Buses and taxis are available to the east of the station. Wheelchairs are available and step free and ramp access to the trains are all available.

St. Albans

Occupied for thousands of years, St. Albans is loaded with historical landmarks. Queen Elizabeth I was particularly partial to the royal palace of Hatfield a wing of which can still be seen. Roman roads and other relics of the Bronze age are rife in St. Albans and some of the trees in the local parks are over 1000 years old. For the shopper, the St. Albans Street Market dates back to the 1500s and the fortnightly Farmers' Market sells local produce. George Bernard Shaw lived here until his death and his house is open for viewing, as is the Harry Potter Studio tour.

Train companies: Thameslink, West Midlands Trains to St Albans trainsTravel to St Albans on Thameslink, West Midlands Trains trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Thameslink

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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.
Learn more about Thameslink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£7
Thameslink frequency
7 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

West Midlands Trains

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
43m
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day

station information and facilities

Train stations in St Albans

St Albans CityWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
address
Address
St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey 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 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
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
St Albans AbbeyParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
St Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN
phone
Phone Number
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
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
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: station platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
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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