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Trip Summary
There are usually 18 daily train trips available from St Albans to Hove. Traveling by train from St Albans to Hove usually takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink + Connections train can make the trip in one hour and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 64 mi (104 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 58m |
| Lowest price | $32.75 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from St Albans to Hove?
2 train services operate from St Albans to Hove. Thameslink + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 16 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink + Connections | 16 | 2h 3m | $42.33 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 2 | 2h 27m | $34.33 |
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from St Albans to Hove start from $37, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Hove. Thameslink + Connections in St Albans leaves from St Albans City Station . And in Hove trains arrive at Portslade and one other train station.
From St Albans to Hove train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 2 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hove faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 58 minutes.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from St Albans to Hove start from $33, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Hove. West Midlands Railway + Connections in St Albans leaves from St Albans Abbey . And in Hove trains arrive at Aldrington Station and one other train station.
From St Albans to Hove train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 2 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hove faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from St Albans to Hove on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs St Albans at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 18 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Hove to St Albans.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in St Albans?
Main departure station: St Albans Abbey Station
There are two stations in St Albans where you can board the train to Hove.
All train stations in St Albans:
St Albans Abbey Station
St Albans City Station
Where is the train station in Hove?
Main arrival station: Aldrington Station
Hove receives travelers from St Albans at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Hove:
Aldrington Station
Portslade Station
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