The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Stroud
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
128 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Stroud 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 Stroud will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 1 trains that leave St Albans for Stroud 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 128 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Stroud
Take a train from St Albans to Stroud and enjoy the approximately 128 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:45.
Distance 128 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Trains per day 3 |
First train 05:27 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from St Albans to Stroud trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between St Albans and Stroud. 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 Stroud train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Stroud 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 Stroud, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in St Albans and Stroud
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 18:00 Saturday 07:15 - 14:30 Sunday 09:45 - 17:00 Until further notice.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B2 - This station has a degree of step free access to each platform via drop off points however step free access between the ticket office and Platform 2 can only be achieved via a stepbridge on the station. 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 car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: under footbridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Car park on Platform 2 side for both directions
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