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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Reading

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82

train journeys
per day

34

miles (55 kms)

1hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

01:55 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 82 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 82 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Reading is approximately 34 miles (55 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 27 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Reading.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 16 mins.

Map of the rail routes from St Albans City to Reading

Journeys from St Albans City to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    01:55
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    04:23
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    02:55
    2 hrs 44 mins2 changes
    05:39
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    04:24
    1 hrs 52 mins2 changes
    06:16
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:23
    1 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    06:51
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:35
    1 hrs 36 mins2 changes
    07:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:55
    1 hrs 18 mins2 changes
    07:13
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:13
    1 hrs 25 mins2 changes
    07:38
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:27
    1 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    07:44
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:45
    1 hrs 26 mins2 changes
    08:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:57
    1 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    08:16
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:10
    1 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    08:26
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:27
    1 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    08:44
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:33
    1 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    08:53
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:41
    1 hrs 22 mins2 changes
    09:03
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:48
    1 hrs 23 mins2 changes
    09:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:57
    1 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    09:16
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:03
    1 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    09:23
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:11
    1 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    09:41
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:27
    1 hrs 19 mins2 changes
    09:46
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:41
    1 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    10:01
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
AddressSt Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed byTL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between St Albans City and Reading

The travel time between St Albans City and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 82 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between St Albans City and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Albans City & Reading. owever, there are 82 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between St Albans City and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.