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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to St Albans City (SAC)

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111

train journeys
per day

41

miles (67 kms)

1hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

00:21 / 00:16

first / last train

76

direct trains

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to St Albans City (SAC)

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On a typical weekday there are 111 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City , with 76 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to St Albans City is approximately 41 miles (67 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 13 mins.

Southern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to St Albans City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to St Albans City Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:21
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    01:40
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    00:42
    1 hrs 35 mins Direct
    02:17
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    01:46
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    03:17
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    02:46
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    04:17
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    03:46
    1 hrs 31 mins Direct
    05:17
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:21
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    05:40
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:41
    1 hrs 25 mins Direct
    06:06
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:19
    1 hrs 11 mins Direct
    06:30
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:32
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    06:54
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:46
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    06:54
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    07:24
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:06
    1 hrs 5 mins Direct
    07:11
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:16
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    07:24
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:33
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    07:54
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:36
    1 hrs 5 mins Direct
    07:41
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:46
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    07:54
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:02
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    08:24
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:06
    1 hrs 5 mins Direct
    08:11
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:16
    1 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    08:24
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    08:54
    Gatwick Airport
    St Albans City
    Gatwick Airport to St Albans City

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 111 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 76 direct services per day from Gatwick Airport to St Albans City

Southern, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and St Albans City.

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