St Albans to Guildford by train

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Overview: trains from St Albans to Guildford

Find the key information for travelling by train from St Albans to Guildford, 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 02:55 View journey
Last train 18:37 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 60
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey CA$38.62 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 10m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from St Albans to Guildford

So you’re considering going from St Albans to Guildford by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between St Albans and Guildford

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$38.62

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

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St Albans to Guildford departure timetable

On this route, 16 trains run daily, with the first one leaving St Albans at 02:55 and the last leaving at 18:37 during the week.

For weekend travel to Guildford, the earliest departure is at 03:19 and the last one is at 18:27. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 27 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from St Albans to Guildford?

On this route spanning 60 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Booking St Albans to Guildford trains in advance

Booking your St Albans to Guildford tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 1 month before departure.

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Additional information on train travel from St Albans to Guildford

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Guildford city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from St Albans to Guildford

Want to know more about your journey from St Albans to Guildford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from St Albans to Guildford is 60 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.