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Verulamium Museum
Award-winning museum on Roman Verulamium with mosaics, wall plaster, and everyday finds. Essential for understanding ancient St Albans.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to St Albans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to St Albans will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
It's difficult to get from Oxford to St Albans without transferring at least 2 times.
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G15046The table below shows live departures for Oxford to St Albans trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00997+ G15035+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W29014 | On time 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h21 | 10:37 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 3 transfers | |
G00997+ C37810+ W45535 | On time 8:16 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h25 | 10:41 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 2 transfers | |
Y41831 · G14897+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ W45535 | 8:27 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h14 | 10:41 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 3 transfers | |
W34863+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W32945 | 9:00 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 1h54 | 10:54 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 2 transfers | |
L37926+ Tube from London Marylebone to London St Pancras International+ W32943 | 9:04 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h20 | 11:24 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 2 transfers | |
G01000+ G15041+ Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+ W32943 | 9:18 AM Oxford station (OXF) | 2h06 | 11:24 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Oxford to St Albans run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 39 miles (64 km) distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 39 miles (64 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Discover the best of St Albans — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect St Albans trip today.
Award-winning museum on Roman Verulamium with mosaics, wall plaster, and everyday finds. Essential for understanding ancient St Albans.
Museum and gallery in the old town hall with local history, changing art shows, and the rebuilt Assembly Room. A strong introduction to the city.
Small museum telling the story of Alban, Britain's first saint, inside the cathedral precinct. Compact but meaningful for the city's identity.
Large central park covering the Roman city site, with lakes, green space, and ruins. Ideal for walks, picnics, and combining history with nature.
Historic market street lined with timber-framed buildings, shops, and regular markets. One of the best places to feel the city's character.
Picturesque old street beside the cathedral with medieval atmosphere and independent businesses. A favourite area for photos and short strolls.
A mustard-laced sausage linked to nearby Hertfordshire. It is a regional pub classic, often served with mash and gravy.
Traditional English ale brewed with heritage methods. St Albans is known for strong pub culture and local cask beer appreciation.
A classic Sunday roast of beef, potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, widely enjoyed in historic St Albans pubs.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining with refined British tasting menus in a polished, intimate setting near the city centre.
Well-regarded sustainable restaurant serving modern British dishes and seafood in a relaxed brasserie atmosphere.
Historic pub near the cathedral known for cask ales, hearty British classics and a characterful traditional interior.
Moderate for England: hotels often cost more than smaller towns, but dining and local transit are typical for the South East.
Restaurants may add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, round up or tip about 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Cafe tipping is optional.
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St Albans City -> St Peter's Street, St Albans
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to St Albans by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Albans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Oxford to St Albans trains use the Oxford to St Albans City station pair, with some services arriving at St Albans Abbey. Use this guide to compare Oxford and St Albans train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Oxford.
Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.
Ticket office support is available at Oxford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.
Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
St Albans City has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St Albans City.
Wi-Fi is available at St Albans City. ATMs are available at St Albans City.
Ticket office support is available at St Albans City.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St Albans City: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St Albans City: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans City: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platform. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
St Albans Abbey has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at St Albans Abbey.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at St Albans Abbey: Parking.
Available at St Albans Abbey: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St Albans Abbey: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform One, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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