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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Paris
Cheapest price
£251
Average price
£251
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
374 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Paris 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 Paris will cost around £251 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £251.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Albans for Paris 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 374 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 18 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, coach and flight for St Albans to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St Albans to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 374 km
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£160 Average Price | £90 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Paris
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Trains from St Albans to Paris run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 374 km distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 374 km |
Average train duration 2h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 06:01 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: Eurostar, Thameslink from St Albans to Paris trainsEurostar, Thameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Paris from £23. 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 Paris train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Paris
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
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