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Outbound fromSt Albans City to Heathrow Airport by train
It takes an average of 1h 43m to travel from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport by train, over a distance of around 20 miles (32 km). There are normally 322 trains per day travelling from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport and tickets for this journey start from £22 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:53 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:24 | |
| Departure station | St Albans City | |
| Arrival station | Heathrow Airport | |
| Journey time | From 1h 8m | |
| Distance | 20 miles (32 km) | |
| Frequency | 322 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22 | |
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Taking the train from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport in 1 hour 8 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 43 minutes to travel the 20 miles (32 km) from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 8 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 322 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Thameslink or Heathrow Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £22.00. 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 Heathrow Airport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Heathrow Airport
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 St Albans City to Heathrow Airport 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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