The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD)
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD) 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 Harpenden station (HPD) will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Albans City (SAC) for Harpenden station (HPD) 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 7 km distance in an average of 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 7 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
36m Average total duration Fastest 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44m Average total duration 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:25 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h06 | 07:31 Harpenden station (HPD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:19 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h08 | 17:27 Harpenden station (HPD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:55 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h06 | 21:01 Harpenden station (HPD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 05:31 St Albans City (SAC) | 0h08 | 05:39 Harpenden station (HPD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD)
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 5m |
First train 05:31 |
Last train 18:28 |
Train companies: Thameslink from St Albans City (SAC) to Harpenden station (HPD) trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans City (SAC) and Harpenden station (HPD) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans City (SAC) and Harpenden station (HPD)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:15 Sunday 07:15 - 20:15
- Type of shops available: Coffee shop
- Car Park: Station 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 all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the front of the station Ticket Office entrance.
- 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: Platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 4 and station car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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