The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Borehamwood
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
8 m
Average duration
9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Borehamwood 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 Borehamwood will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 3 trains that leave St Albans for Borehamwood every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 9 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 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 £7.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£7 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* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Albans to Borehamwood train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:05 St Albans | 0h09 | 04:14 Borehamwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:07 St Albans | 0h09 | 06:16 Borehamwood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 St Albans | 0h09 | 06:54 Borehamwood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Borehamwood
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:48 |
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.
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FAQs: St Albans to Borehamwood train

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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Borehamwood
- 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 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 06:30 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Convenience store, coffee shop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking hall, main concourse
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside main entrance near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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