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St Albans City to Elephant & Castle Train prices and times
Looking to travel from St Albans City to Elephant & Castle? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £11.50, with average prices for this route around £15.90.
To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
12:13 St Albans City | 12:55 Elephant & Castle |  | Find Tickets |
12:22 St Albans City | 13:10 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
12:27 St Albans City | 13:10 Elephant & Castle | | Find Tickets |
12:33 St Albans City | 14:40 Elephant & Castle | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
12:33 St Albans City | 14:44 Elephant & Castle | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
12:37 St Albans City | 13:25 Paris | | Find Tickets |
St Albans City to Elephant & Castle Train Route Details
First train
04:24
Last train
23:09
Journey time
42 minutes
Distance
33 km
Price
£11.50*
How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans City to Elephant & Castle
Traveling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans City to Elephant & Castle 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 Elephant & Castle 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%
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from St Albans City to Elephant & Castle, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving 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 Elephant & Castle 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.
St Albans City to Elephant & Castle 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:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.