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St Albans to Watford Junction Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans to Watford Junction, starting from €4.49 and averaging €4.49. The entire journey takes no more than 16m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
11:08 17m, Direct St Albans Abbey	11:25 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
12:08 17m, Direct St Albans Abbey	12:25 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
13:08 17m, Direct St Albans Abbey	13:25 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
14:08 17m, Direct St Albans Abbey	14:25 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
15:08 17m, Direct St Albans Abbey	15:25 Watford Junction	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
16:07 16m, Direct St Albans Abbey	16:23 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

St Albans to Watford Junction Train Route Details

First train

02:55

Last train

23:47

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Watford Junction

Journey time

16m

Distance

11 km

Price

€4.49*

Train operators

London Overground, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Watford Junction

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 Junction can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Albans to Watford Junction for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

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 Watford Junction, 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%

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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

St Albans to Watford Junction 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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St Albans to Watford Junction Train prices and times

St Albans to Watford Junction Train Route Details