Brighton to St Albans by train

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Overview: trains from Brighton to St Albans

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton to St Albans, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 103
Trains / day 78 View all
Cheapest journey CA$31.12 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 50m
Train operators 1

Brighton to St Albans train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Brighton to St Albans by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Brighton to St Albans take around 1 hour and 39 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 103 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Brighton is scheduled to depart at around  04:12. The last departure is usually at around 23:37 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Brighton at around 00:04, with the last train leaving at around 23:42. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 78 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 13 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$31.12.

We think any time is a great time to visit St Albans, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to St Albans.

Is there a direct train from Brighton to St Albans?

Yes, there is a direct train from Brighton to St Albans.

How long does it take to travel from Brighton to St Albans?

The Brighton to St Albans train travel takes about 1 hour and 39 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Brighton to St Albans train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to St Albans leaving Brighton at around 04:12 and the last train leaving at around 23:37 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Brighton at around 00:04, with the final departure at 23:42.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.