St Albans to Marlow train with Tfl Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Marlow

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Tfl Rail
04:551h58
St Albans
06:53Marlow
£261One-way
0 changes

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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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£26

Average Price

£11

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Cheapest

2h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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3h 40m

Average total duration

3h 10m

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St Albans to Marlow train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
tfl_rail03:24 St Albans
2h29
05:53 Marlow0 changesdirect
tfl_rail04:55 St Albans
1h58
06:53 Marlow0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from St Albans to Marlow

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Trains from St Albans to Marlow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
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 £11
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
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 £11

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.

Tfl Rail

About
Tfl Rail is a railway service operated by Transport for London in the United Kingdom. It operates on the Great Western Main Line and the Heathrow branch of the London Underground. The service runs from Paddington in London to Reading, Maidenhead, Slough, and Heathrow Airport. It also serves the towns of Taplow, Burnham, Twyford, and Hayes & Harlington. All trains are air-conditioned and feature onboard Wi-Fi, power sockets, and digital information screens. Tfl Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and Oyster cards. Oyster cards are the most popular ticket type, allowing passengers to pay for their journey with a single card. The most popular routes for Tfl Rail are Paddington to Reading, Paddington to Maidenhead, and Paddington to Heathrow Airport. These routes offer frequent services and provide passengers with a convenient way to travel between London and the surrounding areas.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 58m
Cheapest Price
£25
Tfl Rail frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Standard luggage allowance included with ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available through TfL website or customer service
Refund
Full refund available for service cancellations
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
No dedicated dining car. Passengers can bring their own food and drinks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Step-free access at most stations, wheelchair spaces on trains, priority seating
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be leashed. Guide dogs welcome
Quiet zone
Family area

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
1h 42m
Cheapest Price
£49
Thameslink frequency
2 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 Marlow train

FAQs: Travel by train from St Albans to Marlow 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 Marlow.
FAQs
The train distance from St Albans to Marlow is 36 km.
Booking trains from St Albans to Marlow in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To get from St Albans to Marlow, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Marlow can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £25, while the average price tends to be around £26.
The train journey from St Albans to Marlow covers a distance of 36 km and takes approximately 1h 58m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Marlow is by coach, costing approximately £11.
The first train from St Albans to Marlow leaves at 0:17.
The last train from St Albans to Marlow departs at 22:45.
Trains from St Albans to Marlow run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from St Albans to Marlow.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Marlow is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Marlow station (MLW).
There is no night train service from St Albans to Marlow.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Albans to Marlow.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Marlow.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Marlow

St Albans
Marlow
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 Marlow.
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
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: station platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for St Albans Abbey
  • 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.

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