The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 4 trains that leave St Albans City (SAC) for East Croydon (ECR) 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 45 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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
St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for tomorrow, Monday 29 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 02:55 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h11 | 04:06 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:13 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h50 | 06:03 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h51 | 06:18 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h51 | 09:18 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR)
Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 54m. 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 05:13, the last at 21:55. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 50m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 21:55 |
Train companies: Thameslink from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans City (SAC) and East Croydon (ECR) 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: St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans City (SAC) to East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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