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St Albans to City Thameslink train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Albans to City Thameslink? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £5.80, with average prices for this route around £5.80.

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	Find Tickets
00:17 St Albans City	01:12 City Thameslink	55m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:40 St Albans City	08:15 City Thameslink	1h 35m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:05 St Albans City	08:41 City Thameslink	1h 36m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:35 St Albans City	09:11 City Thameslink	1h 36m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:16 St Albans City	09:40 City Thameslink	1h 24m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:55 St Albans City	09:43 Paris	48m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Albans to City Thameslink train route details

First train

00:17

Last train

23:47

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

City Thameslink

Journey time

45m

Distance

20 miles

Price

£5.80*

Train Operators

Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to City Thameslink

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 to City Thameslink 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 to City Thameslink 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 to City Thameslink, 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 to City Thameslink 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, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from St Albans to City Thameslink more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to City Thameslink train ticket types

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

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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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen 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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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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