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St Albans to Essex Road Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans to Essex Road, starting from €20.90 and averaging €22.68. The entire journey takes no more than 52 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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12:43
1 hour, Changes required
St Albans City
13:43
Essex Road
ThameslinkGreat Northern
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12:57
1 hour 1 minute, Changes required
St Albans City
13:58
Essex Road
ThameslinkGreat Northern
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12:57
1 hour 2 minutes, Changes required
St Albans City
13:59
Essex Road
ThameslinkLondon OvergroundGreat Northern
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13:01
1 hour 13 minutes, Changes required
St Albans City
14:14
Essex Road
ThameslinkLondon OvergroundGreat Northern
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13:13
1 hour, Changes required
St Albans City
14:13
Essex Road
ThameslinkGreat Northern
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13:27
1 hour 1 minute, Changes required
St Albans City
14:28
Paris
ThameslinkGreat Northern
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St Albans to Essex Road Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:24
Last train
Last train
23:09
Departure station
Departure station
St Albans
Arrival station
Arrival station
Essex Road
Journey time
Journey time
52 minutes
Distance
Distance
29 km
Price
Price
€20.90*
Train operators
Train operators
London Overground, Great Northern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Essex Road

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from St Albans to Essex Road can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

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 St Albans to Essex Road, 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%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from St Albans to Essex Road ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from St Albans to Essex Road more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Essex Road train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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