The average train between Heathrow and St Albans City takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Heathrow and St Albans City. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 5:51 PM which arrives into St Albans City at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to St Albans City. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at St Albans City station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Heathrow to St Albans City train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to St Albans City train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at St Albans City station.
Book your Heathrow to St Albans City train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Heathrow and St Albans City is 32.7 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to St Albans City via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 6m.