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Trains from Reading West to St Albans City (SAC)

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49

train journeys
per day

35

miles (56 kms)

1hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading West to St Albans City (SAC)

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On a typical weekday there are 49 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and St Albans City , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 49 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to St Albans City is approximately 35 miles (56 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 42 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to St Albans City. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to St Albans City Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    2 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    07:54
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    06:40
    1 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    08:12
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    08:25
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    06:48
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    08:42
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    1 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    08:42
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    07:17
    1 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    08:54
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    07:25
    1 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    07:43
    1 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    09:24
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:41
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    08:19
    1 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    09:54
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    1 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    10:24
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    09:51
    1 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    11:24
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    10:15
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:54
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    1 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    1 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    12:24
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    11:15
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    12:54
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    11:32
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    11:46
    1 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    13:24
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    12:14
    1 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    13:54
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City
  • Mon 6th May
    12:45
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:24
    Reading West
    St Albans City
    Reading West to St Albans City

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Reading West and St Albans City

The travel time between Reading West and St Albans City by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and St Albans City vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 49 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading West & St Albans City. owever, there are 49 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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