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Elephant & Castle to St Albans Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Elephant & Castle to St Albans? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £11.50, with average prices for this route around £15.90.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
05:14 48 minutes, Direct Elephant & Castle	06:02 St Albans City		Find Tickets
05:39 1 hour 52 minutes, Changes required Elephant & Castle	07:31 St Albans Abbey	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:44 46 minutes, Direct Elephant & Castle	06:30 St Albans City		Find Tickets
05:56 59 minutes, Direct Elephant & Castle	06:55 St Albans City		Find Tickets
06:19 48 minutes, Direct Elephant & Castle	07:07 St Albans City		Find Tickets
06:24 47 minutes, Changes required Elephant & Castle	07:11 Paris		Find Tickets

Elephant & Castle to St Albans Train Route Details

First train

00:04

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Elephant & Castle

Arrival station

St Albans

Journey time

40 minutes

Distance

33 km

Price

£11.50*

Train operators

Thameslink, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Elephant & Castle to St Albans

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Elephant & Castle to St Albans. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Elephant & Castle to St Albans, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Elephant & Castle to St Albans train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Elephant & Castle to St Albans Train prices and times

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