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St Albans City to Stansted Airport train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Albans City to Stansted Airport? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £20.60, with average prices for this route around £45.40.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Fri, Apr 25
From £43.40
Sat, Apr 26
From £43.40
Sun, Apr 27
From £43.40
Mon, Apr 28
From £43.40
Tue, Apr 29
From £43.40
Wed, Apr 30
From £20.60
Thu, May 1
From £43.40

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
01:55 St Albans City	04:30 Stansted Airport	2h 35m, No direct		Find Tickets
02:55 St Albans City	05:39 Stansted Airport	2h 44m, No direct		Find Tickets
03:55 St Albans City	06:13 Stansted Airport	2h 18m, No direct		Find Tickets
04:24 St Albans City	06:30 Stansted Airport	2h 6m, No direct		Find Tickets
04:53 St Albans City	06:47 Stansted Airport	1h 54m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:05 St Albans City	06:59 Paris	1h 54m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Albans City to Stansted Airport train route details

First train

01:55

Last train

22:27

Departure station

St Albans City

Arrival station

Stansted Airport

Journey time

1h 41m

Distance

28 miles

Price

£20.60*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Stansted Airport

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans City to Stansted Airport 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

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Albans City to Stansted Airport 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 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 St Albans City to Stansted Airport, 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 St Albans City to Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport train ticket types

Save money on your trip from St Albans City to Stansted Airport 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 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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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 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%.

Trains from St Albans City to Stansted Airport from £20.60*

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