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St Albans to Thornton Heath Train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans to Thornton Heath? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AED 56.25, with average prices for this route around AED 99.43. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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21:08
1h 43m, Changes required
St Albans Abbey
22:51
Thornton Heath
West Midlands TrainsSouthern
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21:13
1h 22m, Changes required
St Albans City
22:35
Thornton Heath
ThameslinkSouthern
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21:43
1h 22m, Changes required
St Albans City
23:05
Thornton Heath
ThameslinkSouthern
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22:08
1h 56m, Changes required
St Albans Abbey
00:04
+1
Thornton Heath
West Midlands TrainsSouthern
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22:13
1h 24m, Changes required
St Albans City
23:37
Thornton Heath
ThameslinkSouthern
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22:27
1h 37m, Changes required
St Albans City
00:04
+1
Paris
ThameslinkSouthern
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St Albans to Thornton Heath Train Route Details

First train
First train
02:54
Last train
Last train
23:08
Departure station
Departure station
St Albans
Arrival station
Arrival station
Thornton Heath
Journey time
Journey time
1h 22m
Distance
Distance
43 km
Price
Price
AED 56.25*
Train operators
Train operators
London Overground, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Thornton Heath

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 Thornton Heath 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 to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from St Albans to Thornton Heath, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
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 Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Thornton Heath 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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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.