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Sunningdale to St Albans City by train

First train

13:27

Last train

16:27

Departure station

Sunningdale

Arrival station

St Albans City

Journey time

From 2h 13m

Distance

28 miles (45 km)

Changes

1 change

Train operators

South Western Railway, Thameslink

How to travel from Sunningdale to St Albans City by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Sunningdale to St Albans City? Look no further.

You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Sunningdale and St Albans City, which usually take 2 hours 19 minutes to complete the 28 miles (45 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 13 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to St Albans City by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both South Western Railway and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Sunningdale to St Albans City if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to St Albans City? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

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

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

The fastest journey time by train from Sunningdale to St Albans City is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Sunningdale to St Albans City?

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

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

The first train from Sunningdale to St Albans City leaves at 13:27. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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

The last train from Sunningdale to St Albans City leaves at 16:27. 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 Sunningdale and St Albans City by train?

Trains travelling from Sunningdale to St Albans City cover a distance of around 28 miles (45 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Sunningdale to St Albans City

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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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