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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Balcombe (BAB)

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40

train journeys
per day

48

miles (78 kms)

1hrs 18 mins

fastest journey

02:55 / 01:22

first / last train

38

direct trains

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Balcombe (BAB)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Balcombe , with 38 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 2 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Balcombe is approximately 48 miles (78 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 29 mins.

Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Balcombe.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Balcombe. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 18 mins.

Journeys from St Albans City to Balcombe Today

  • Mon 6th May
    02:55
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    05:35
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    03:55
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    05:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    04:53
    1 hrs 23 mins Direct
    06:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    05:23
    1 hrs 23 mins Direct
    06:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    05:55
    1 hrs 21 mins Direct
    07:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    06:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    07:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    06:57
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    08:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    07:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    08:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    07:57
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    09:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    08:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    09:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    08:57
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    10:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    09:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    10:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    09:57
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    11:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    10:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    11:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    10:57
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    12:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    11:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    12:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    11:57
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    13:16
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    12:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    13:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    12:57
    1 hrs 20 mins Direct
    14:17
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe
  • Mon 6th May
    13:27
    1 hrs 19 mins Direct
    14:46
    St Albans City
    Balcombe
    St Albans City to Balcombe

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

About Balcombe Station

Station name Balcombe (BAB)
Address Balcombe station, London Road, Balcombe, West Sussex, RH17 6JQ
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Sunday Closed
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between St Albans City and Balcombe

The travel time between St Albans City and Balcombe by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 29 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 18 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Balcombe vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 02:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:22.

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

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Yes! There are usually around 38 direct services per day from St Albans City to Balcombe

Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Balcombe.

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