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St Albans City to Purley Train prices and times

Planning a journey from St Albans City to Purley? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €14.10, with average prices for this route around €23.46. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
05:23 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	06:31 Purley		Find Tickets
05:34 2 hours 29 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	08:03 Purley	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:55 1 hour 8 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	07:03 Purley		Find Tickets
06:13 1 hour 11 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	07:24 Purley		Find Tickets
06:18 2 hours 46 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	09:04 Purley	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:27 1 hour 4 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	07:31 Paris		Find Tickets

St Albans City to Purley Train Route Details

First train

04:53

Last train

23:23

Departure station

St Albans City

Arrival station

Purley

Journey time

57 minutes

Distance

48 km

Price

€14.10*

Train operators

Thameslink, Southern, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Purley

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans City to Purley during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from St Albans City to Purley for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from St Albans City to Purley, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won't even need to leave the train… or often your seat!

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 St Albans City to Purley 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 traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from St Albans City to Purley more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans City to Purley train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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St Albans City to Purley Train prices and times

St Albans City to Purley Train Route Details