How to get from St Albans to Chigwell by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from St Albans to Chigwell in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the 167 bus from Ilford Station (H) station to Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is £15.65.

89min£15.65
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Bus - 167167
Walk to Chigwell
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
    Farringdon
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilford
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilford Station (H)
    ID H
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    Loughton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chigwell
    Walk to
    Chigwell
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Chigwell in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to City Thameslink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the CENTRAL Tube from Woodford station to Chigwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - CENTRAL
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
    City Thameslink
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    St Paul's
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Woodford
    26 min
  • 7
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Chigwell
    Ride to Tube station
    Chigwell
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Chigwell
The distance between St Albans, London and Chigwell, London is approximately 34.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Chigwell by bus 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 Chigwell, London

Chigwell is located at Chigwell, London and the nearest public transport station is Hainault Grove.

Tube stations close to Chigwell:

  • Grange Hill
  • Hainault
  • Buckhurst Hill

Bus stations close to Chigwell:

  • Hainault Grove
  • Chester Road
  • Roding Lane
Related Routes

By Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Chigwell in London, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to City Thameslink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the CENTRAL Tube from Woodford station to Chigwell station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - CENTRAL
Tube - CENTRAL
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
    City Thameslink
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    St Paul's
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Epping
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Woodford
    26 min
  • 7
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Chigwell
    Ride to Tube station
    Chigwell
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line 167.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line CENTRAL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

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

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Three Bridges station near St Albans to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Farringdon station near Chigwell in London

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Chigwell in London by train and bus?

    The total travel time between St Albans and Chigwell in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Farringdon stop, which is closest to Chigwell in London.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from St Albans to Chigwell?

    The ride from St Albans to Chigwell costs £15.65.

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