The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Ascot
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Ascot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Ascot will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave St Albans for Ascot every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 3 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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 to Ascot train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 01:55 St Albans | 4h47 | 06:42 Ascot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 St Albans | 1h47 | 06:42 Ascot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Ascot
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 19:40 |
Train companies: South Western Railway from St Albans to Ascot trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between St Albans and Ascot from £24. 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 and Ascot
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B1 Station. Level access to Platform 1. Lifts to all other platforms. Step-free access is only available from the main entrance. From the subway entrance on the south side, access to all platforms is via steps only.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the main station building.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - Barrier Pass Required
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park off Station Hill (A330)
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