Trains to St Albans

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  • ThameslinkC10052
    8:130h34
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:47St Albans City (SAC)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkW45396
    8:260h18
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:44St Albans City (SAC)
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • ThameslinkC10095
    8:180h33
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    8:51St Albans City (SAC)
    £181One-way
    0 changes

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.

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 to St Albans trainsTravel to St Albans on Thameslink 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18m
Cheapest Price
£4
Thameslink frequency
10 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

station information and facilities

Train stations in St Albans

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St Albans CitySt Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE+44 345 026 4700WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental

St Albans City train station facilities and services

St Albans City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St Albans City.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: 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.

St Albans AbbeySt Albans Abbey station, Holywell Hill, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2DN+44 3301235247ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to St Albans Abbey from St Albans city centre

Location for Rail Replacement ServicesTowards 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.

St Albans Abbey train station facilities and services

St Albans Abbey has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at St Albans Abbey.

Tickets and information

Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at St Albans Abbey: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at St Albans Abbey: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans Abbey: 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.

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