Trains to St Albans City

Known officially as St Albans City Train Station, but colloquially simply as St Albans, the station is the larger of the two stations in the famed cathedral city of St Albans.

The station lies on the well-connected Midland Main Line, placing it only nineteen miles from London St Pancras Station. Opened in 1868, it now ushers commuters into central London and ferries visitors back to St Albans to see its historic monuments.

Due to its proximity to London, it ranks as one of the busiest stations in the UK. It serves around seven million passengers annually, most of whom are commuters and tourists.

St Albans City Train Station provides a range of services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office at the main concourse (opening times: Monday to Friday: 5.45am – 10.00pm; Saturday: 6.45am – 8.15pm; Sunday: 7.30am – 8.45pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones.
• 1150 bicycle storage stands.

St Albans City Train Station is situated half a mile east of the city centre. A quick ten-minute walk up Victoria Street will bring you to the station’s entrance.

Local buses also serve this station, and taxis can also drop you off outside the station’s entrance. If you need to get to Gatwick Airport, you can catch a train from St Albans City to Watford Junction and change trains for the Gatwick Express straight to Gatwick Airport.

Thameslink runs all services at St Albans City, where London St Pancras International is its main stop. It also serves Brighton via Gatwick Airport, and other destinations in the local vicinity, including Dartford, Luton, and Bedford.

London St Pancras International to St Albans

It takes approximately only twenty-one minutes to get from London St Pancras International to St Albans with Thameslink.

Luton Airport Parkway to St Albans City

The journey from Luton Airport Parkway to St Albans City is only eleven minutes with Thameslink. Trains depart around every fifteen minutes.

Brighton to St Albans City

On average, it takes around one hour and forty-three minutes to get from Brighton St Albans City with Thameslink. Trains leave around every twenty to thirty minutes.

Stratford to St Albans City

Trains from Farringdon to St Albans City can take anywhere from twenty-five to thirty-eight minutes with Thameslink.

Thameslink is the exclusive train operator at St Albans City Train Station, offering seamless travel to major destinations like London St Pancras International and Brighton via Gatwick Airport. Additionally, Thameslink connects passengers to local spots including Luton, Luton Airport, Harpenden, Bedford, and Sutton. Whether you're heading to the city or exploring nearby areas, Thameslink provides efficient and reliable service from St Albans City Train Station.

Starting your journey from St Albans City Train Station, you can delve into the rich and illustrious history of this historic cathedral city. St Albans was the second largest city in Roman Britain and was burned down during a rebellion against the Romans. Named after a saint who had a cathedral built in his honour, St Alban, the city was also the site of two battles during the Wars of the Roses—an impressive history indeed.

A short distance from St Albans City Train Station, you'll find a wealth of attractions to explore, including the historic Roman ruins and the Roman museum, known as the Verulamium Museum (Verulamium was the name the Romans gave to the city). St Albans Cathedral, which historians believe dates back to at least the 700s AD, is another must-see.

In this fascinating city, you can enjoy shopping at markets filled with organic and homegrown goods, take a leisurely stroll through Heartwood Forest, or visit the city's old pubs. St Albans offers the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of London, providing a wealth of sightseeing opportunities.

What’s the postcode for St Albans City Train Station?

The full address for the station is Station Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE.

How many train stations are there in St Albans?

There are two train stations in St Albans. St Albans City and St Albans Abbey. City is the main station.

Which train line goes to St Albans?

The London underground or overground does not go to St Albans. You must catch a Thameslink service from a station like St Pancras, Blackfriars, Farringdon or London Bridge.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.