Train from St Albans to London: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from St Albans to London on 29 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ThamesLinkTrain
St Albans
CricklewoodNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
St Albans
Mill Hill BroadwayNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
St Albans
Kentish TownNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
St Albans
CricklewoodNo tags
ThamesLinkTrain
St Albans
CricklewoodNo tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from St Albans to London

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 21 minutes and with fares starting at just R 114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33train per day
21mAverage duration
25 kmDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 114 - R 1 435Average duration21m
1kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 90 - R 90Average duration1h
1kg CO₂e

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

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

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

    The cheapest train tickets from St Albans to London start from R 114. The average price for this train route is around R 313. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

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

    The average train journey time from St Albans to London is 21m, covering a distance of 25 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12m and is operated by ThamesLink.

  3. Which train operators serve the St Albans to London route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 33 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from St Albans to London departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:48.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
27/01
R 255
28/01
R 226
Today
R 221
30/01
R 102
31/01
R 270
01/02
R 216
02/02
R 221
03/02
R 347
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St Albans to London was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 102

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

You can expect to pay from R 102 to R 1 367 for a train ticket from St Albans to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 102, which is on 2026-01-30.

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