Trains from London to St Albans from £5.90*

London St Pancras International station is located on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden. It provides around 219 regular trains per day to St Albans City from Platform B, provided by Thameslink. The station is also served by East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, and Eurostar.

Duration time for trains from London can vary depending on the number of stops. The faster route takes around 18 minutes, usually non-stop, while the slower route takes approximately 32 minutes with around eight stops. During longer journeys, you can typically disembark at Elstree & Borehamwood, West Hampstead Thameslink, Kentish Town, and Hendon.

The average cost of train tickets from London St Pancras International to St Albans City is £5.80. To make even further savings, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, which can save you up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.

You'll arrive at St Albans City Station, located in the city of St Albans in Hertfordshire. All services at St Albans City are operated by Thameslink. St Albans City is well-connected to various destinations, including Bedford, Brighton, and Gatwick Airport.

First-class tickets

You can travel from London to St Albans in even greater comfort with First Class Tickets.

This ticket typically includes:

• Wider seats with extra legroom for greater comfort onboard
• Tables with plug and USB sockets – perfect for those using laptops
• Enhanced Wi-Fi onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
• A range of drinks and snacks, including teas, coffees, juices, sodas, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.

Does the Tube run directly to St Albans?

No. The London Underground, or the Tube, does not run directly to St Albans. However, the Thameslink offers direct train services from various Central London stations to St Albans, providing a convenient and efficient alternative.

Can I use an Oyster card to St Albans?

No, you cannot use an Oyster card to travel to St Albans. Oyster cards are primarily used for travel within the Transport for London (TfL) network, which includes the London Underground, buses, trams, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and some National Rail services within London. St Albans is located outside the TfL network. However, you can tap in and out at St Albans using contactless payment.

Which station is best for St Albans?

The best station for St Albans is St Albans City Station. It is the main train station serving the city and is located in the city centre. St Albans City Station is well-connected and offers frequent train services to and from various destinations, including London.

What line is St Albans on?

St Albans is served by the Midland Main Line. The primary station in St Albans is St Albans City Station, which is a major stop on the Thameslink route. The Midland Main Line (MML) is a major railway line from London to Sheffield in Yorkshire via the East Midlands. It comprises the lines from London's St Pancras station via Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Chesterfield.

Is St Albans considered London?

No, St Albans is not considered part of London. It is a separate city located in Hertfordshire, which is a county in England. While St Albans is relatively close to London and has good transport connections to the capital, it is an independent city.