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St Albans to Watford Train Schedule
Trip Summary
11 trains operate daily from St Albans to Watford. The train trip from St Albans to Watford is usually about 13 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest West Midlands Railway train can get you there in as little as 11 minutes.
| Distance | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 11m |
| Lowest price | $7.11 |
| Trains per day | 33 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 1 |

Which train should you take from St Albans to Watford?
West Midlands Railway is the one and only train line which connects St Albans to Watford. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Railway | 11 | 0h 14m | $7.71 |
West Midlands Railway train tickets from St Albans to Watford start from $7, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 West Midlands Railway schedules to Watford. West Midlands Railway in St Albans leaves from St Albans Abbey Station . And in Watford trains arrive at Watford North Train Station and 2 other train stations.
From St Albans to Watford train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 0 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Watford faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 11 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway offers 33 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Watford.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from St Albans to Watford
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from St Albans to Watford. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs St Albans at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 11 scheduled trains on most days. 33 of these are direct connections to Watford. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Watford to St Albans.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in St Albans?
Main departure station: St Albans Abbey Station
There is one train station in St Albans.
All train stations in St Albans:
St Albans Abbey Station
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main arrival station: Watford North Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Watford than most cities. Most trains from St Albans will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Watford:
All train stations in Watford:
Watford North Train Station
Watford Junction
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