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Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Reading

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87

train journeys
per day

34

miles (55 kms)

1hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

01:55 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from St Albans City (SAC) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 87 scheduled rail journeys between St Albans City and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 87 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Albans City to Reading is approximately 34 miles (55 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 32 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Reading.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Albans City to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from St Albans City to Reading Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    01:55
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    04:25
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    02:55
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    05:39
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:55
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    06:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:23
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    06:16
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:35
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    06:42
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:23
    1 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:35
    1 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    07:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:55
    1 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    07:13
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:13
    1 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    07:38
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:27
    1 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    07:44
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:45
    1 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    08:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:57
    1 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    08:22
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:10
    1 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    08:26
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:27
    1 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    08:44
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:33
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    08:53
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:41
    1 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    09:03
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:48
    1 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    09:11
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:57
    1 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:16
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:03
    1 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    09:23
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:11
    1 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:41
    St Albans City
    Reading
    St Albans City to Reading

About St Albans City Station

Station name St Albans City (SAC)
Address St Albans station, Station Way, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5HE
Managed by TL

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 06:45 - 21:15
Sunday 07:30 - 21:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between St Albans City and Reading

The travel time between St Albans City and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 32 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Albans City and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 87 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 01:55, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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Amenities on trains between St Albans City and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between St Albans City & Reading. owever, there are 87 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Thameslink, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between St Albans City and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between St Albans City and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.