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The cheapest and fastest trains from St Albans to Greenwich
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
37 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Albans to Greenwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Albans to Greenwich will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave St Albans for Greenwich on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y3647107:31AM0h56
St Albans City (SAC)08:27AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Y36208+
P1870006:13AM1h02
St Albans City (SAC)07:15AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Y3665107:10AM0h47
St Albans City (SAC)07:57AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Y37182+P1869407:48AM0h57
St Albans City (SAC)08:45AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Y36209 · Y3647107:33AM0h54
St Albans City (SAC)08:27AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Y3665107:10AM0h47
St Albans City (SAC)07:57AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Y3664906:39AM0h48
St Albans City (SAC)07:27AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Y36209 · Y3647107:33AM0h54
St Albans City (SAC)08:27AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Y3647107:31AM0h56
St Albans City (SAC)08:27AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
0 transfers
Y37182+P1869407:48AM0h57
St Albans City (SAC)08:45AMGreenwich station (GNW)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Live departures
St Albans to Greenwich train times
The table below shows live departures for St Albans to Greenwich trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:24 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y36649 | On time 6:39 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h48 | 7:27 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36651 | On time 7:10 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h47 | 7:57 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36471 | On time 7:31 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h56 | 8:27 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y36209 · Y36471 | On time 7:33 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 0h54 | 8:27 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| Y36208+P18700 | On time 6:13 AM St Albans City (SAC) | 1h02 | 7:15 AM Greenwich station (GNW) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from St Albans to Greenwich
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:43 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from St Albans to Greenwich start from as low as $28 (€23) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $29 (€24) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Thameslink from St Albans to Greenwich trainsThameslink trains will get you between St Albans and Greenwich from $28 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
$28 (€23)
Thameslink frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Trains from St Albans to Greenwich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Albans to Greenwich 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 Greenwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train from St Albans to Greenwich takes 48m and runs 4 per day.
Train ticket prices from St Albans to Greenwich can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $28 (€23), while the average price is around $29 (€24).
The cheapest way to get from St Albans to Greenwich is by train, with a cost of around $28 (€23).
The last train from St Albans to Greenwich leaves at 11:43 PM.
The first train from St Albans to Greenwich leaves at 12:05 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from St Albans to Greenwich.
Yes, you can take the train from St Albans to Greenwich.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from St Albans to Greenwich.
The train journey from St Albans to Greenwich is not particularly scenic as it mainly travels through suburban areas and urban landscapes rather than countryside or natural scenery.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Greenwich allows visitors to explore its key attractions such as the Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, and Greenwich Park comfortably.
The distance by train from St Albans to Greenwich is 22 miles (37 km).
The train station in St Albans that goes to Greenwich is St Albans City (SAC), which connects to Greenwich station (GNW).
There is no high speed train available from St Albans to Greenwich.
Yes, a day trip from St Albans to Greenwich is feasible. The journey has a duration of 48m, covers a distance of 22 miles (37 km), and there are 4 trains available per day.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from St Albans to Greenwich
St Albans
Greenwich
The major train station for departures in St Albans is St Albans City. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at St Albans City for your trip from St Albans to Greenwich.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 05:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:45 - 21:15 Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Parking
- Car Park: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityBike ParkingCar Rental
Information Deskinformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: station platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for St Albans Abbey
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Watford - Public Service bus stop A/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill near to the station entrance car park. Towards St Albans - Public Service bus stop B/Rail Replacement bus stop on A5183 on Holywell Hill.
The major train station for arrivals in Greenwich is Greenwich. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Greenwich for your journey to Greenwich from St Albans.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:05 Saturday 06:10 - 20:05 Sunday 07:10 - 18:40 This station is not continuously staffed. Please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 via ramp. Step free access to platform 2 via station entrance. Step free interchange via DLR lift to/from DLR subway. For stepped access between platforms go via station subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:40 Saturday 05:30 - 19:40 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On Platform 2 - Turn right after exiting booking hall.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Greenwich
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Charlton: Bus stop N on Greenwich High Road Towards New Cross or London Bridge: Bus stop P on Greenwich High Road
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