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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, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the NORTHERN Tube from Charing Cross station to Euston Station 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 42 min. The ride fare is £17.90.

42min£17.90
Tube - NORTHERN
Tube - VICTORIA
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Charing Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Barnet
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Euston Station
    7 min
  • 4
    Tube - VICTORIA
    Wait for Tube
    VICTORIA
    Walthamstow Central
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    1 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 7
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

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 47 min. The ride fare is £17.90.

47min£17.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Embankment
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    33 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 21.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 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 Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Covent Garden
  • Leicester Square

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (N)
  • Whitehall / Trafalgar Square (M)
  • Bedford Street (J)

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 St Albans City.

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • St Albans City
  • St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans
  • Alexandra Road, St Albans

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

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 47 min. The ride fare is £17.90.

47min£17.90
Walk to Tube station
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Embankment
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Upminster
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Blackfriars
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station St Albans City
    Ride to train station
    St Albans City
    33 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 42 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line VICTORIA, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 Tube lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

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

    The NORTHERN Tube line goes from Barnet station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross to Euston Station station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line till Euston Station station near St Albans in London.

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

    The total travel time between Charing Cross in Charing Cross and St Albans in London by Tube and train is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN Tube from the Barnet station near Charing Cross in Charing Cross.

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

    Get off the Tube at the Euston Station station, which is closest to St Albans in London.

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

    The last train from Charing Cross in Charing Cross to St Albans in London is the Thameslink line. It leaves the Blackfriars station at 01:06.

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

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

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