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Watford to St Albans Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 13 daily train trips available from Watford to St Albans. Traveling by train from Watford to St Albans usually takes 10 minutes, but the fastest West Midlands Railway train can make the trip in 6 minutes.
| Distance | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 6m |
| Lowest price | $5.24 |
| Trains per day | 47 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Watford to St Albans?
West Midlands Railway is the one and only train line which connects Watford to St Albans. However, there are 13 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Railway | 13 | 0h 10m | $6.43 |
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Watford to St Albans start from $5, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 West Midlands Railway schedules to St Albans. West Midlands Railway in Watford leaves from Garston (Hertfordshire) and one other station. And in St Albans trains arrive at St Albans Abbey Station and one other train station.
From Watford to St Albans train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 0 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to St Albans faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 6 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Watford to St Albans
Trains from Watford to St Albans are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Watford at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 13 scheduled trains on most days. 47 of these are direct connections to St Albans. 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 St Albans to Watford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Watford?
Main departure station: Garston (Hertfordshire)
There are two stations in Watford where you can board the train to St Albans.
All train stations in Watford:
Garston (Hertfordshire)
Watford North Train Station
Where is the train station in St Albans?
Main arrival station: St Albans Abbey Station
St Albans receives travelers from Watford at its two active train stations.
All train stations in St Albans:
St Albans Abbey Station
How Wood Station
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