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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from St Albans
- Departure station
- St Albans station guide
- Address
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- Station Way, AL1 5HE
Operators serving St Albans
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Facilities at St Albans
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- £7/day
Explore the area around St Albans
- St Albans Cathedral
About your departure station
St Albans City station (1868) was built by the London and North Western Railway as the terminus of the Abbey Line.
Electrified in 1988, it became a key commuter station serving Londons northwestern suburbs.
The current buildings date from a 1980s rebuild.
Today it handles over 5 million annual passengers with Thameslink services to London and beyond.
The stations 2010s refurbishment improved accessibility and retail offerings.
Located near the historic city center and Roman ruins, it serves both commuters and tourists.
Recent developments have focused on managing increasing passenger numbers from this growing cathedral city.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from St Albans to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter St Albans as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between St Albans and Preston (Lancs)?
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