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 DISTRICT Tube from Embankment station to Blackfriars station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Blackfriars station to St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is £18.00.

38min£18.00
Tube - DISTRICT
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
    Barking
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Charing Cross to St Albans in London, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Blackfriars station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Blackfriars station to St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £18.00.

37min£18.00
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
    Blackfriars
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    27 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 36.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 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 Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Stn (G)
  • Charing Cross Station (H)
  • Charing Cross Stn / Trafalgar Square (F)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier

Public transport stations close to St Albans, London

St Albans is located at St Albans, London and the nearest public transport station is SS Alban & Stephen Catholic Church, St Albans.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • SS Alban & Stephen Catholic Church, St Albans
  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Lattimore Road, St Albans

Related Routes

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

To get from Charing Cross to St Albans in London, take the CIRCLE Tube from Embankment station to Blackfriars station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Blackfriars station to St Albans City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is £18.00.

37min£18.00
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
    Blackfriars
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    27 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 38 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, 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 38 min.

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

    The DISTRICT Tube line goes from Barking station near Charing Cross to Blackfriars station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Blackfriars 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 38 min.

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

    Get on the DISTRICT Tube from the Barking 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 Blackfriars station, which is closest to St Albans in London.

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

    The last train from Charing Cross to St Albans in London is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 03:36.

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

    The ride from Charing Cross to St Albans costs £18.00.