Train from London to St Albans: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from London to St Albans on 26 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ThamesLinkTrain
Kentish Town
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Mill Hill Broadway
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Cricklewood
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Kentish Town
St AlbansNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
Mill Hill Broadway
St AlbansNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from London to St Albans

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St Albans. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 246, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38train per day
21mAverage duration
25 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 246 - R 679Average duration21m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 110 - R 110Average duration1h
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to St Albans by train

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from London to St Albans cost?

    The average train ticket price from London to St Albans is R 318. The best way to find cheap train tickets from London to St Albans is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from London to St Albans?

    A train trip between London and St Albans is around 21m, although the fastest train will take about 11m. This is the time it takes to travel the 31 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between London and St Albans?

    The number of trains from London to St Albans can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 38. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from London to St Albans by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from London to St Albans?

    When taking the train from London to St Albans, you can travel comfortably and safely with ThamesLink.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/11
R 231
25/11
R 233
Today
R 271
27/11
R 265
28/11
R 236
29/11
R 234
30/11
R 233
01/12
R 231
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to St Albans was searched and found on 01 Dec 2025 with a price of R 231

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to St Albans as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 231 to R 645 for a train ticket from London to St Albans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 231, which is on 2025-12-01.

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