Trains from St Albans to London from $10.64*

St Albans City Station is located in the city of St Albans in Hertfordshire. It provides approximately 218 regular trains per day to London St Pancras International station from Platform 1 or 3. All services at St Albans City are operated by Thameslink.

Duration time for trains from St Albans can vary depending on the number of stops. The faster route takes around 21 minutes with just 1 stop or even non-stop, while the slower route takes approximately 35 minutes with around 8 stops. During the journey, you can typically disembark at Elstree & Borehamwood, West Hampstead Thameslink, Kentish Town, and Hendon.

The average cost of train tickets from St Albans City to London St Pancras International is $26.35. To save on your journey, consider booking in advance or purchasing a Railcard, which can save you up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year.

London St Pancras International station is located on Euston Road in the London Borough of Camden. The station is served by East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern, and Eurostar. It is well-connected to various destinations, including Nottingham, Leicester and Sheffield, and also connects to the London Underground system, with the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Northern, and Victoria lines.

You can travel from St Albans to London in even greater comfort with First Class Tickets.

This ticket typically includes:

• Wider seats with extra legroom for greater comfort onboard
• Tables with plug and USB sockets – perfect for those using laptops
• Enhanced Wi-Fi onboard for those working, streaming or browsing
• A range of drinks and snacks, including teas, coffees, juices, sodas, biscuits, cakes and crisps.

For more details about First Class Tickets, please check our Change, Refund, and Delay Repay Policy.

What train line runs from St Albans to London?

The train line that runs from St Albans to London is operated by Thameslink. It is specifically known as the Thameslink Main Line, which connects St Albans City station to various destinations in London, including stations such as St Pancras International, Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge.

Is St Albans commutable to London?

Yes, St Albans is considered a commuter town and is easily commutable to London. The train journey from St Albans to Central London takes approximately 20-45 minutes, depending on the specific destination within London. The frequent train services, particularly on the Thameslink line, make it convenient for residents of St Albans to commute to London for work or other purposes.

Is St Albans classed as London?

No, St Albans is not considered part of London. It is a separate city located in Hertfordshire, which is a county in England. While St Albans is relatively close to London and has good transport connections to the capital, it is an independent city.

What line is St Albans on?

St Albans is served by the Midland Main Line. The primary station in St Albans is St Albans City Station, which is a major stop on the Thameslink route. The Midland Main Line (MML) is a major railway line from London to Sheffield in Yorkshire via the East Midlands. It comprises the lines from London's St Pancras station via Leicester, Derby/Nottingham and Chesterfield.