The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Marlow
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Marlow 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 Marlow will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Albans for Marlow 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 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 58 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 train and coach for St Albans to Marlow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Marlow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 36 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
St Albans to Marlow train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:24 St Albans | 2h29 | 05:53 Marlow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:55 St Albans | 1h58 | 06:53 Marlow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Marlow
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Thameslink from St Albans to Marlow trainsTfl Rail, Thameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Marlow from £11. 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 Marlow train

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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Marlow
- 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.
- Car Park: No
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- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step Free - Category B1 Station - This station has step free access to the platform via a short steep ramp from the road. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please call our assist phone line.Assist booking line Tel 08457 413 775 Text Phone 08456 050 6000 Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00 Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Entrance area leading to platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station approach
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