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St Albans City to Alexandra Palace by train

First train

04:35

Last train

21:55

Departure station

St Albans City

Arrival station

Alexandra Palace

Journey time

From 51m

Distance

14 miles (22 km)

Frequency

21 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

Great Northern, Thameslink

Taking the train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace in 51 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to travel the 14 miles (22 km) from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace by train, although you can get there in as little as 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 21 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Thameslink for all or at least part of your journey to Alexandra Palace.

Book train tickets from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Alexandra Palace by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

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

How long does the train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace take?

The average journey time by train between St Albans City and Alexandra Palace is 1 hour and 5 minutes, with around 21 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between St Albans City and Alexandra Palace by train?

The fastest journey time by train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace is 51 minutes.

Is there a direct train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace?

No, there are no direct train services from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace. Travelling from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace leave?

The first train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace leaves at 04:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace leave?

The last train from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace leaves at 21:55. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between St Albans City and Alexandra Palace by train?

Trains travelling from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace cover a distance of around 14 miles (22 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Alexandra Palace to St Albans City.

Cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Alexandra Palace

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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