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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and St Albans City takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to St Albans City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 45m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Brighton to St Albans City train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and St Albans City. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:38 PM which arrives into St Albans City at 1:40 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 2h 12m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 15m • Direct
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    train train 1h 53m • Direct
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    train train 1h 45m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to St Albans City? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to St Albans City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and St Albans City, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Brighton to St Albans City every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £49 and the journey takes 1h 42m.

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