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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
33 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 Elephant & Castle (EPH) will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave St Albans City (SAC) for Elephant & Castle (EPH) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
08:370h48
St Albans City (SAC)09:25Elephant & Castle (EPH)
£181One-way
0 changes
08:370h48
St Albans City (SAC)09:25Elephant & Castle (EPH)
£181One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 33 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 04:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:11 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h44 | 07:55 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:43 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h42 | 09:25 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:13 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h42 | 20:55 Elephant & Castle (EPH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Distance 33 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 21:47 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £9
Train companies: Thameslink, Tube from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) trainsThameslink, Tube trains will get you between St Albans City (SAC) and Elephant & Castle (EPH) from £9. 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
42m
Cheapest Price
£9
Thameslink frequency
8 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
Tube
About
The \Tube\" refers to the London Underground, a rapid transit system serving Greater London and parts of the adjacent home counties. It is operated by London Underground Limited (LUL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transport for London (TfL). Opened in 1863, it was the world's first underground passenger railway. The network, nicknamed \"the Tube\" due to its circular, deep-level tunnels, has 11 lines and 270 stations, covering approximately 250 miles. It carries over a billion passengers annually and is known for its iconic roundel symbol and schematic map."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Tube frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
You can take as much luggage as you can comfortably carry, as long as it's under two meters long and fits within the space beneath your feet or between your legs while seated.
Luggage storage
There are no luggage racks on the Tube, so you'll technically be taking up the space of an actual person with your luggage.
Cancellation Policy
If your Tube journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more for reasons within TfL's control, you can claim a refund for the single pay as you go fare for the delayed journey.
Refund
If your Tube journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more due to reasons within TfL's control, you are entitled to a refund of the single fare for the affected journey.
Amenities on board the train
Food sold onboard
Food is allowed on the Tube, but alcoholic drinks are banned on all TfL services.
USB plugs
Accessibility
Currently 93 Tube stations (more than a third of them) have step-free access, and all DLR stations and tram stops are step-free.
Pets
Dogs and other domestic animals are allowed on the London Underground as long as they are under control, on a leash or in a carrier, and not on the seats.
FAQs: St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) train
FAQs: Travel by train from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
The train distance from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) is 33 km.
The train journey from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) covers a distance of 33 km and takes approximately 42m. Trains run 8 per day.
Booking trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) 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 St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £12, while the average price tends to be around £15.
The first train from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) leaves at 3:35.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) is by coach, costing approximately £9.
The last train from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) departs at 21:47.
Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH) run approximately 8 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between St Albans City (SAC) and Elephant & Castle (EPH). The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
To get from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans City (SAC) to Elephant & Castle (EPH).
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Albans City (SAC) and Elephant & Castle (EPH)
St Albans
London
The major train station for departures 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 trip from St Albans to London.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike 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
The major train station for arrivals in London is Elephant & Castle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elephant & Castle for your journey to London from St Albans.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:10 Saturday 06:40 - 20:10 Sunday 09:10 - 18:40
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. 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 taxis: No
- 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: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platforms 1 and 4
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