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St Albans to Swanwick train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans to Swanwick? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £14.70, with average prices for this route around £15.40. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:23 St Albans City	06:43 Swanwick	6h 20m, No direct	Find Tickets
00:55 St Albans City	06:43 Swanwick	5h 48m, No direct	Find Tickets
02:55 St Albans City	07:38 Swanwick	4h 43m, No direct	Find Tickets
02:55 St Albans City	07:43 Swanwick	4h 48m, No direct	Find Tickets
03:55 St Albans City	08:10 Swanwick	4h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets
04:23 St Albans City	08:10 Paris	3h 47m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

St Albans to Swanwick train route details

First train

00:23

Last train

22:27

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Swanwick

Journey time

2h 55m

Distance

74 miles

Price

£14.70*

Train Operators

London Overground, Elizabeth line, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Swanwick

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 Swanwick can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about 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 to Swanwick, 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 to Swanwick 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 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 Swanwick more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Swanwick 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 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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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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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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*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 to Swanwick from £14.70*

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