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Compare coach and train for St Albans to Borehamwood
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Borehamwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 11 km
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£13 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
39m Average total duration Fastest 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book St Albans to Borehamwood trains with Omio?
Thameslink operates all trains services from St Albans to Borehamwood.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from St Albans to Borehamwood.
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Thameslink with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from St Albans to Borehamwood.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from St Albans to Borehamwood.
Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Borehamwood
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Trains from St Albans to Borehamwood run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 8m.
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 £5
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 8m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:48 |
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 £5
Train companies: Thameslink from St Albans to Borehamwood trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Borehamwood from £5. 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
8m
Cheapest Price
£9
Thameslink frequency
50 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
FAQs: St Albans to Borehamwood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Borehamwood can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £9, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from St Albans to Borehamwood covers a distance of 11 km and takes approximately 8m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from St Albans to Borehamwood is 11 km.
The first train from St Albans to Borehamwood leaves at 0:01.
The last train from St Albans to Borehamwood departs at 23:48.
Trains from St Albans to Borehamwood run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Albans to Borehamwood.
Yes, there is a direct train between St Albans and Borehamwood. The service operates 5 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To get from St Albans to Borehamwood, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from St Albans to Borehamwood.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Borehamwood is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Elstree & Borehamwood (ELS).
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Borehamwood is by coach, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from St Albans to Borehamwood in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from St Albans to Borehamwood offers pleasant views of the Hertfordshire countryside, featuring rolling fields and patches of woodland, although it is not considered exceptionally scenic compared to other UK train routes.
Yes, a day trip from St Albans to Borehamwood is feasible. The journey takes 8m, covers 11 km, and there are 4 trains per day.
Borehamwood, being a small town, can be explored comfortably in one to two days. This allows time to visit local attractions like the Elstree Studios and enjoy nearby parks.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Borehamwood.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Borehamwood
St Albans
Borehamwood
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 Borehamwood.
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 Borehamwood is Elstree & Borehamwood. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Elstree & Borehamwood for your journey to Borehamwood from St Albans.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
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 access to all platforms. 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: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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