The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 trains that leave St Albans City (SAC) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
10:571h07St Albans City (SAC)12:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£161One-way0 changes
01:551h35St Albans City (SAC)03:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
04:521h12St Albans City (SAC)06:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
17:251h10St Albans City (SAC)18:35Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
08:111h23St Albans City (SAC)09:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
10:571h07St Albans City (SAC)12:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£161One-way0 changes
17:251h10St Albans City (SAC)18:35Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
04:521h12St Albans City (SAC)06:04Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
08:111h23St Albans City (SAC)09:34Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
01:551h35St Albans City (SAC)03:30Gatwick Airport (GTW)£321One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a coach costs an average of £29.
Distance: 67 km
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1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Sunday 29 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:47 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h35 | 01:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 01:55 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h35 | 03:30 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:52 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h12 | 06:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:11 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h23 | 09:34 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:57 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h07 | 12:04 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:25 St Albans City (SAC) | 1h10 | 18:35 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Gatwick Express to find the best option for your trip from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 17:57. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 7m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 00:18 |
Last train 17:57 |
Train companies: Thameslink, Gatwick Express from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsThameslink, Gatwick Express trains will get you between St Albans City (SAC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £16. 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans City (SAC) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans City (SAC) and Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes

