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St Albans City to London train prices and times
Looking to travel from St Albans City to London? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £8.40, with average prices for this route around £8.40.
To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
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Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Find Tickets |
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14:01 St Albans City | 14:32 London St Pancras International | 31m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
14:07 St Albans City | 14:42 London St Pancras International | 35m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
14:13 St Albans City | 14:34 London St Pancras International | 21m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
14:22 St Albans City | 14:57 London St Pancras International | 35m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
14:27 St Albans City | 14:49 London St Pancras International | 22m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets |
14:31 St Albans City | 15:02 Paris | 31m, Direct | ![]() | Find Tickets View More Trains |
St Albans City to London train route details

First train
00:25

Last train
23:47

Journey time
21m

Distance
20 miles

Price
£8.40*
How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans City to London

Season Tickets for frequent travels
For frequent travellers between St Albans City and London, consider a Season Ticket, providing unlimited travel between specified stations for different durations, such as weekly, monthly, annually, or flexi. Alongside substantial savings, enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey.

Network Railcard for Southeast England
For only a small annual fee, you can save 1/3 on most fares in Southeast England, including routes in and out of London, with the Network Railcard. Covering both standard and off-peak tickets, this railcard is particularly beneficial for those who travel regularly within this region.

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 London can result in significant cost savings.

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 City to London, 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 London 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 London train ticket types
Save money on your trip from St Albans City to London with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
- 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
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and 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%.