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St Albans to Earlestown train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans to Earlestown, starting from £35.50 and averaging £35.50. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 55m. 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	Operator	Find Tickets
03:55 4h 2m, No direct St Albans City	07:57 Earlestown		Find Tickets
04:53 4h 16m, No direct St Albans City	09:09 Earlestown		Find Tickets
05:42 4h 27m, No direct St Albans City	10:09 Earlestown		Find Tickets
06:05 4h 4m, No direct St Albans Abbey	10:09 Earlestown	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:06 5h 3m, No direct St Albans City	11:09 Earlestown		Find Tickets
06:27 3h 1m, No direct St Albans City	09:28 Paris		Find Tickets

St Albans to Earlestown train route details

First train

03:55

Last train

23:30

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Earlestown

Journey time

2h 55m

Distance

153 miles

Price

£35.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Earlestown

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 Earlestown 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 Earlestown 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 Earlestown, 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 Earlestown 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 Earlestown more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Earlestown train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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