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St Albans to Essex Road Train prices and times

Looking to travel from St Albans to Essex Road? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as AED 80.25, with average prices for this route around AED 96.40.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
22:13 1h 1m, Changes required St Albans City	23:14 Essex Road		Find Tickets
22:27 1h 2m, Changes required St Albans City	23:29 Essex Road		Find Tickets
22:27 1h 2m, Changes required St Albans City	23:29 Essex Road	London Overground	Find Tickets
22:37 1h 22m, Changes required St Albans City	23:59 Essex Road		Find Tickets
22:55 1h 4m, Changes required St Albans City	23:59 Essex Road	London Overground	Find Tickets
22:55 1h 19m, Changes required St Albans City	00:14 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

St Albans to Essex Road Train Route Details

First train

03:55

Last train

23:09

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Essex Road

Journey time

52m

Distance

29 km

Price

AED 80.25*

Train operators

London Overground, Great Northern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Essex Road

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans to Essex Road during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

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 Essex Road 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 for greater savings

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets to save more on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from St Albans to Essex Road, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This is often cheaper than purchasing a direct ticket, and you usually won’t need to change trains or seats.

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 Essex Road more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Essex Road 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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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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St Albans to Essex Road Train prices and times

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