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Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$24.33, with average prices for this route around AU$30.41. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
19:26 2 hours 23 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	21:49 St Albans Abbey	London Overground	Find Tickets
19:36 1 hour 43 minutes, Direct Gatwick Airport	21:19 St Albans Abbey		Find Tickets
19:43 1 hour 49 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	21:32 St Albans Abbey		Find Tickets
19:56 2 hours 6 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	22:02 St Albans Abbey	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
20:06 1 hour 43 minutes, Direct Gatwick Airport	21:49 St Albans Abbey		Find Tickets
20:13 1 hour 49 minutes, Changes required Gatwick Airport	22:02 Paris		Find Tickets

Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey Train Route Details

First train

00:20

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Gatwick Airport

Arrival station

St Albans Abbey

Journey time

1 hour 41 minutes

Distance

67 km

Price

AU$24.33*

Train operators

London Overground, Thameslink, Gatwick Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey Train prices and times

Gatwick Airport to St Albans Abbey Train Route Details