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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Orpington
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
51 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Orpington 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 Orpington will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Fast trains
To travel from St Albans to Orpington you need to make at least one change.
04:351h34
St Albans06:09Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
04:531h19
St Albans06:12Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
05:051h33
St Albans06:38Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
05:231h19
St Albans06:42Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
05:351h34
St Albans07:09Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
09:130h56
St Albans10:09Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
09:430h56
St Albans10:39Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
10:130h56
St Albans11:09Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
10:430h56
St Albans11:39Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
11:130h56
St Albans12:09Orpington
£311One-way
1 change
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Orpington
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from St Albans to Orpington run on average 5 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 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 51 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 04:32 |
Last train 23:50 |
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 Orpington trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Orpington from £31. 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
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
£23
Thameslink frequency
5 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 Orpington train
FAQs: Travel by train from St Albans to Orpington 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 Orpington.
The train distance from St Albans to Orpington is 51 km.
Booking trains from St Albans to Orpington 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 Orpington covers a distance of 51 km and takes approximately 56m. Trains run 5 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from St Albans to Orpington can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £31, while the average price tends to be around £32.
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Orpington is by train, costing approximately £31.
The train station in St Albans that goes to Orpington is St Albans City (SAC), and it arrives at Orpington station (ORP).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from St Albans to Orpington.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Orpington.
Yes, there is a direct train between St Albans and Orpington. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Thameslink.
To travel from St Albans to Orpington, you can take a train.
The first train from St Albans to Orpington leaves at 4:32.
The last train from St Albans to Orpington departs at 23:50.
Trains from St Albans to Orpington run approximately 5 times per day.
There is no night train service from St Albans to Orpington.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Orpington
St Albans
Orpington
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 Orpington.
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 Orpington is Orpington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Orpington for your journey to Orpington from St Albans.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 21:00 Saturday 06:05 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2, 3/4 + 5- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 and 3/4 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platforms1/2 and 3/4 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on either side of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Orpington
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E, near the exit from platform 5
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