How to get from St Albans to Charing Cross by Tube and train?

From St Albans to Charing Cross by Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Charing Cross in London, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Blackfriars station. Next, take the CIRCLE Tube from Blackfriars station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £12.30.

40min£12.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - CIRCLE
Leaves from St Albans City
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    30 min
  • 4
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from St Albans to Charing Cross by Tube and train via THAMESLINK and DISTRICT

To get from St Albans to Charing Cross in London, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Blackfriars station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Blackfriars station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £12.30.

42min£12.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from St Albans City
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    30 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Charing Cross
The distance between St Albans, London and Charing Cross, London is approximately 22.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Charing Cross by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans
  • Iceland, St Albans
Public transport stations close to Charing Cross, London

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Festival Pier
  • Embankment Pier
Related Routes

Alternative route from St Albans to Charing Cross by Tube and train via THAMESLINK and DISTRICT

To get from St Albans to Charing Cross in London, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Blackfriars station. Next, take the DISTRICT Tube from Blackfriars station to Embankment station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is £12.30.

42min£12.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from St Albans City
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    St Albans
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    30 min
  • 4
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station Embankment
    Ride to Tube station
    Embankment
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Charing Cross?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line CIRCLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Charing Cross?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Charing Cross in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Charing Cross in London?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Three Bridges station near St Albans to Blackfriars station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Blackfriars station near Charing Cross in London

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Charing Cross in London by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between St Albans and Charing Cross in London by train and Tube is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Charing Cross in London?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Three Bridges station near St Albans in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Charing Cross in London?

    Get off the train at the Blackfriars station, which is closest to Charing Cross in London.

  • When is the first train from St Albans to Charing Cross in London?

    The first train from St Albans to Charing Cross in London is Thameslink. It leaves the St Albans City station at 05:24.

  • How much is the train fare from St Albans to Charing Cross?

    The ride from St Albans to Charing Cross costs £12.30.

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