St Albans to Harpenden train with Thameslink

Wed, 05 Nov
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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Harpenden

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£3

Average price

£4

Fastest journey

5 m

Average duration

6 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

8 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Harpenden 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 Harpenden will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave St Albans for Harpenden every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 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.

Thameslink
08:250h06
St Albans
08:31Harpenden
£31One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
20:110h06
St Albans
20:17Harpenden
£41One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
18:280h05
St Albans
18:33Harpenden
£41One-way
0 changes
Thameslink
07:250h06
St Albans
07:31Harpenden
£61One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for St Albans to Harpenden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Harpenden 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 £2.

Distance: 8 km

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Coach

£4

Average Price

£3

Average Price

Cheapest

36m

Average total duration

Fastest

6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

53m

Average total duration

23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

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Live departures

St Albans to Harpenden train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink08:25 St Albans
0h06
08:31 Harpenden0 changesdirect
thameslink09:25 St Albans
0h06
09:31 Harpenden0 changesdirect
thameslink18:28 St Albans
0h05
18:33 Harpenden0 changesdirect
thameslink19:11 St Albans
0h06
19:17 Harpenden0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from St Albans to Harpenden

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Trains from St Albans to Harpenden run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
8 km
Average train duration
6m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
5m
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

Train companies: Thameslink from St Albans to Harpenden trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Harpenden from £2. 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
5m
Cheapest Price
£2
Thameslink frequency
6 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 Harpenden train

FAQs: Travel by train from St Albans to Harpenden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from St Albans to Harpenden.
FAQs
Booking trains from St Albans to Harpenden in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Harpenden can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £2, while the average price tends to be around £4.
Yes, there is a direct train between St Albans and Harpenden. The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
The train distance from St Albans to Harpenden is 8 km.
The train journey from St Albans to Harpenden covers a distance of 8 km and takes approximately 5m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Harpenden is by train, costing approximately £2.
To get from St Albans to Harpenden, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The first train from St Albans to Harpenden leaves at 0:01.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Harpenden is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Harpenden station (HPD).
The last train from St Albans to Harpenden departs at 23:48.
Trains from St Albans to Harpenden run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Albans to Harpenden.
There is no night train service from St Albans to Harpenden.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Harpenden.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Harpenden

St Albans
Harpenden
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 Harpenden.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
Parking
  • Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
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
WC
  • Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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