Trains from Cottingley
to St Albans City
From £48.40
Cottingley to St Albans Cityby train on average takes 3 hrs 37 mins
Cottingley to St Albans City one way only
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- Trains depart every 60 minutes
- First train leaves Cottingley at 06:28
- Last train leaves Cottingley at 20:28
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- Cottingley (COT)
- St Albans City (SAC)
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1 Adult
(16+)0 Children (5 - 15)
Under 5s go freeCottingley to St Albans City train times
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Cottingley facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaNo
- Waiting RoomNo
None available
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
At the layby/Bus stop on Cottingley Drive (10325/10325)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Levelunstaffed
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableNo
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Platform 1 is not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge. Platform 2 has level access.Level access to both platforms but nothing to get between the 2 platforms.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
not accessible for disabled or wheelchair bound customers because of a stepped footbridge.
St Albans City facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit: www.thameslinkrailway.com/thekeysmartcard
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TL
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is a heated waiting area on each platform.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Toilets, including accessible toilets are available on platform 1 and platform 4.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Post box available at station entrance
- Atm MachineYes
ATM located in station entrance
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/1uURs44rH9bRBobQvtwqlU/35d389790bee824bf850522f397ddfb6/2025-01_CI_TL_RRB_SAC_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Toilets, including accessible toilets are available on platform 1 and platform 4.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Operator NamePlease visit www.thameslinkrailway.com/lostproperty and use the webform to register your lost item. If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in at any of our ticket offices.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking U K
Name: Station Way Multi Storey Car Park
Spaces: 606
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition ( A N P R), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking U K
Name: Ridgmont Road Car Park
Spaces: 152
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition ( A N P R), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 3
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking U K
Name: Victoria Street Multi Storey Car Park
Spaces: 816
Number Accessible Spaces: 13
Accessible Spaces Note:Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition ( A N P R), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/thameslink/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces1150
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Station Way & Ridgmont Road
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
If you require assistance on your journey, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on: Email - customerservices@thameslinkrailway.com | Phone - 0800 058 2844 | Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
At the front of the station and in the station car park.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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