The average train between Reading and St Albans City takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 30 minutes between Reading and St Albans City. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into St Albans City at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to St Albans City. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at St Albans City station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Reading to St Albans City train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to St Albans City train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St Albans City station.
Book your Reading to St Albans City train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and St Albans City is 55.2 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Reading to St Albans City via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 22m.
