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St Albans to Thornton Heath train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans to Thornton Heath? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £11.20, with average prices for this route around £19.80. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
13:43 1h 22m, No direct St Albans City	15:05 Thornton Heath		Find Tickets
13:57 1h 28m, No direct St Albans City	15:25 Thornton Heath		Find Tickets
14:08 1h 43m, No direct St Albans Abbey	15:51 Thornton Heath	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
14:13 1h 22m, No direct St Albans City	15:35 Thornton Heath		Find Tickets
14:27 1h 28m, No direct St Albans City	15:55 Thornton Heath		Find Tickets
14:43 1h 22m, No direct St Albans City	16:05 Paris		Find Tickets

St Albans to Thornton Heath train route details

First train

02:55

Last train

23:08

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Thornton Heath

Journey time

1h 22m

Distance

27 miles

Price

£11.20*

Train Operators

London Overground, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Thornton Heath

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from St Albans to Thornton Heath. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

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 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 to Thornton Heath, 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 to Thornton Heath 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 of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from St Albans to Thornton Heath more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Thornton Heath 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 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
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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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