In 1872, the LIRR's
Cedarhurst Cut-off was built through the area, but no stop appears here on the first timetables. Saint Albans Station was built on July 1, 1898, and originally appeared on maps with the name of Locust Avenue (the same name as the station at the other end of what is now called Baisley Boulevard). The station was razed in 1935 as part of a grade elimination project. The current elevated structure was opened either on October 22 or October 23, 1935. On May 21, 1973, the LIRR announced plans to significantly reduce service at
Union Hall Street,
Springfield Gardens, and St. Albans, with only a few trains stopping during rush hours. At St. Albans, service was limited to four westbound trains in the morning between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and four eastbound trains in the evening between 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.. In 2023, the
Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced plans to add an elevator to the St. Albans station to bring it in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The elevator opened in November 2025. ==Station layout==