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St Albans City to Forest Hill train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans City to Forest Hill, starting from £19.80 and averaging £19.80. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 4m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:17 St Albans City	07:15 Forest Hill	6h 58m, No direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
02:18 St Albans City	08:24 Forest Hill	6h 6m, No direct	Elizabeth lineLondon Overground	Find Tickets
06:40 St Albans City	08:39 Forest Hill	1h 59m, No direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
07:05 St Albans City	08:54 Forest Hill	1h 49m, No direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
07:35 St Albans City	09:24 Forest Hill	1h 49m, No direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
08:16 St Albans City	09:54 Paris	1h 38m, No direct	London Overground	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Albans City to Forest Hill train route details

First train

00:17

Last train

22:47

Departure station

St Albans City

Arrival station

Forest Hill

Journey time

1h 4m

Distance

25 miles

Price

£19.80*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Forest Hill

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 St Albans City to Forest Hill can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Albans City to Forest Hill for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more 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 City to Forest Hill, 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 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 St Albans City to Forest Hill 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

St Albans City to Forest Hill 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 tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional 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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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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