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Outbound fromCity Thameslink to St Albans Abbey by train
It takes an average of 2h 26m to travel from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey by train, over a distance of around 19 miles (31 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey and tickets for this journey start from £15.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 19:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:36 | |
| Departure station | City Thameslink | |
| Arrival station | St Albans Abbey | |
| Journey time | From 2h 26m | |
| Distance | 19 miles (31 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £15.20 | |
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Taking the train from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey in 2 hours 26 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 26 minutes to travel the 19 miles (31 km) from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Thameslink or Southern, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £15.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St Albans Abbey by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for City Thameslink to St Albans Abbey is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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