How much is the train ticket from London to St Albans?

The cheapest train tickets from London to St Albans start from R 241. The average price for this train route is around R 329. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to St Albans?

The average train journey time from London to St Albans is 21m, covering a distance of 17 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11m and is operated by ThamesLink .

Which train operators serve the London to St Albans route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 34 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to St Albans?

The earliest train from London to St Albans departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train London to St Albans from R 227

Next train departures

Next departures from London to St Albans on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Mill Hill Broadway	14m	07:14	St Albans	CheapestFastest
Train	07:03	St Pancras International	34m	07:37	St Albans	No tags
Train	07:04	London Blackfriars	40m	07:44	St Albans	No tags
Train	07:06	St Pancras International	20m	07:26	St Albans	No tags
Train	07:06	St Pancras International	20m	07:26	St Albans	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:39 AM GMT.

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St Albans. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 241, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day

21mAverage duration

17 kmDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average priceR 241 - R 671	Average duration21m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 108 - R 108	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 4.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. ThamesLink ticket prices on this trip start at R 241

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to St Albans by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from London to St Albans?
The cheapest train tickets from London to St Albans start from R 241. The average price for this train route is around R 329. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to St Albans?
The average train journey time from London to St Albans is 21m, covering a distance of 17 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11m and is operated by ThamesLink.
Which train operators serve the London to St Albans route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 34 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to St Albans?
The earliest train from London to St Albans departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/12

R 232

13/12

R 229

Today

R 229

15/12

R 398

16/12

R 231

17/12

R 235

18/12

R 260

19/12

R 393

The cheapest trip from London to St Albans was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 229

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to St Albans as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 229 to R 635 for a train ticket from London to St Albans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 231, which is on 2025-12-16.