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St Albans to Purley Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from St Albans to Purley, starting from €14.10 and averaging €23.46. The entire journey takes no more than 57 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
06:13 1 hour 11 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	07:24 Purley		Find Tickets
06:27 1 hour 4 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	07:31 Purley		Find Tickets
06:39 1 hour 15 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	07:54 Purley		Find Tickets
06:53 2 hours 7 minutes, Changes required St Albans Abbey	09:00 Purley	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:53 2 hours 11 minutes, Changes required St Albans Abbey	09:04 Purley	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:57 1 hour 6 minutes, Changes required St Albans City	08:03 Paris		Find Tickets

St Albans to Purley Train Route Details

First train

04:53

Last train

23:23

Departure station

St Albans

Arrival station

Purley

Journey time

57 minutes

Distance

48 km

Price

€14.10*

Train operators

London Overground, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from St Albans to Purley

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from St Albans 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

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards 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 to Purley, 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 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, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from St Albans to Purley more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

St Albans to Purley train ticket types

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St Albans to Purley Train prices and times

St Albans to Purley Train Route Details