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Explore cheap prices from Southampton Central to St Albans City

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Southampton Central to St Albans City, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Thu22May

£14.70

Fri23May

£14.70

Sat24May

£14.70

Sun25May

£14.70

Mon26May

£14.70

Tue27May

£14.70

Wed28May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Southampton Central to St Albans City train prices and times

Planning a journey from Southampton Central to St Albans City? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £14.70, with average prices for this route around £15.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Wed, May 28
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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
04:52 Southampton Central	07:56 St Albans City	3h 4m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:15 Southampton Central	07:56 St Albans City	2h 41m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:15 Southampton Central	07:56 St Albans City	2h 41m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
05:15 Southampton Central	08:14 St Albans City	2h 59m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:55 Southampton Central	08:44 St Albans City	2h 49m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:15 Southampton Central	08:44 Paris	2h 29m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

Southampton Central to St Albans City train route details

First train

04:52

Last train

23:00

Departure station

Southampton Central

Arrival station

St Albans City

Journey time

2h 15m

Distance

76 miles

Price

£14.70*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton Central to St Albans City

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Southampton Central to St Albans City can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton Central to St Albans City, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southampton Central to St Albans City ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Southampton Central to St Albans City more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southampton Central to St Albans City train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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