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St Albans to Watford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans to Watford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as € 4.03, with average prices for this route around € 4.03. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
02:55 2 ساعات 48 دقائق, Changes required St Albans City	05:43 Watford Junction		Find Tickets
03:55 1 ساعة 59 دقائق, Changes required St Albans City	05:54 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
04:53 1 ساعة 37 دقائق, Changes required St Albans City	06:30 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:05 38 دقائق, Direct St Albans Abbey	06:43 Watford North	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:05 43 دقائق, Direct St Albans Abbey	06:48 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:53 13 دقائق, Direct St Albans Abbey	07:06 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

St Albans to Watford Train Route Details

First train

02:55

Last train

23:47

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Watford

Journey time

13 دقائق

Distance

12 km

Price

€ 4.03*

Train operators

London Overground, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Watford

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 Watford can result in significant cost savings.

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 St Albans to Watford, 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 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 Watford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Watford 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.

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