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St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £3.60, with average prices for this route around £3.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
03:17 St Albans Abbey	05:57 Watford Junction	2h 40m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:13 St Albans Abbey	06:30 Watford Junction	17m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
07:08 St Albans Abbey	07:25 Watford Junction	17m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
08:08 St Albans Abbey	08:25 Watford Junction	17m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
09:08 St Albans Abbey	09:25 Watford Junction	17m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
10:08 St Albans Abbey	10:25 Paris	17m, Direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction train route details

First train

03:17

Last train

23:09

Departure station

St Albans Abbey

Arrival station

Watford Junction

Journey time

17m

Distance

7 miles

Price

£3.60*

Train Operators

London Overground, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction train ticket types

Save money on your trip from St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
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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Typically, the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before 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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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St Albans Abbey to Watford Junction train prices and times

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