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

From Charing Cross to St Albans by Tube and train

To get from Charing Cross to St Albans in London, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is £17.90.

58min£17.90
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Embankment
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for Tube
    CIRCLE
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Charing Cross to St Albans in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is £17.90.

61min£17.90
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Embankment
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to St Albans
The distance between Charing Cross, London and St Albans, London is approximately 24.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to St Albans 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 Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Embankment.

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment (40b)
  • Embankment (40c)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier
Public transport stations close to St Albans, London

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is The Crown Ph, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • The Crown Ph, St Albans
  • Granville Road, St Albans
  • Telford Court, St Albans
Related Routes

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

To get from Charing Cross to St Albans in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VICTORIA Tube and finally take the THAMESLINK train from St Pancras station to St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is £17.90.

61min£17.90
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Embankment
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Victoria
    4 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    8 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The CIRCLE Tube line goes from Hammersmith station near Charing Cross to King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till King's Cross St. Pancras station near St Albans in London

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

    The total travel time between Charing Cross and St Albans in London by Tube and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the CIRCLE Tube from the Hammersmith station near Charing Cross in London.

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

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras station, which is closest to St Albans in London.

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

    The ride from Charing Cross to St Albans costs £17.90.

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