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How to get from St Albans to Terminal 3 by train?

By train

To get from St Albans to Terminal 3 in Heathrow, take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to Farringdon station. Next, take the ELIZABETH train from Farringdon station to Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is £20.30.

76min£20.30
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
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
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to train station Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    Ride to train station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Terminal 3 in Heathrow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Paddington station to Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
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
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Paddington
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 8
    Ride to train station Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    Ride to train station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Terminal 3

The distance between St Albans, Heathrow and Terminal 3, Heathrow is approximately 38.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans to Terminal 3 by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Heathrow – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, Heathrow 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 Terminal 3, Heathrow

Terminal 3 is located at Heathrow Airport (LHR), Inner Ring West, Hounslow, Greater London TW6, UK, Heathrow and the nearest public transport station is Heathrow Airport Terminal 3, Heathrow Airport.

Tube stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Hatton Cross

Train stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
  • Heathrow Terminal 4
  • West Drayton

Bus stations close to Terminal 3:

  • Heathrow Airport Terminal 3, Heathrow Airport
  • Heathrow Airport Terminal 3
  • Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport

By Tube and train

To get from St Albans to Terminal 3 in Heathrow, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from St Albans City station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube and finally take the HEATHROW EXPRESS train from Paddington station to Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
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
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Paddington
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    HEATHROW EXPRESS
    Heathrow Terminal 5
  • 8
    Ride to train station Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    Ride to train station
    Heathrow Terminals 1,2,3
    ID HXX
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Terminal 3?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Terminal 3?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line HEATHROW EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct train between St Albans and Terminal 3?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Terminal 3?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Horsham station near St Albans in London to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Farringdon station near Terminal 3 in Heathrow.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Albans to Terminal 3 by train?

    The total travel time between St Albans in London and Terminal 3 in Heathrow by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near St Albans to get to Terminal 3?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between St Albans and Terminal 3?

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to Terminal 3 in Heathrow.

  • When is the first bus from St Albans to Terminal 3?

    The first bus from St Albans in London to Terminal 3 in Heathrow is Harlow - Hertford - Welwyn Garden City - Hatfield - Heathrow. It leaves the St Albans City Railway Station, St Albans stop at 07:23.

  • How much is the train fare from St Albans to Terminal 3?

    The ride from St Albans to Terminal 3 costs £20.30.

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