Abbey Line
Watford Junction – St Albans Abbey
Located less than 20 minutes away from London Euston, the Abbey Line is ideal for a day out away from the capital. From parks, walks and cycle paths to shopping and entertainment, there’s lots to enjoy along this 6.5 mile stretch of railway.
Family fun & seen on TV
Looking for a magical day out? Begin your journey at Watford Junction with its bustling town centre, interactive museums and a short bus ride away, you’ll muggles, witches and wizards of all kinds will enjoy discovering the world-famous Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter. Find more family activities here.
History & heritage
A short 16 minute train ride will bring you to the other end of the line where you’ll be immersed in the history at St Albans. Explore the stunning cathedral, with the longest Nave in the England, step back to Roman times as you discover the site of one of the largest Roman cities in Britain at the Verulamium Museum and explore the unique ancient Theatre of Verulamium. Find more history and heritage here.
Walking
Experience the beautiful countryside of the Colne and Ver Valleys as you take a refreshing walk along the Abbey Line Trail. You can start the walk from several stations along the route or allow yourself approximately 4 – 5 hours to walk the full length of the line and use the train to return to your starting point.
Explore further
From St Albans Abbey, after a short walk through the historic city, you can connect with another scenic rail journey along the Bedford to St Albans City line.
