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Cambridge to St Albans Bus Schedule
Bus from Cambridge to St Albans: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Cambridge to St Albans. Traveling by bus from Cambridge to St Albans usually takes around 4 hours and 51 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 27m |
| Cheapest price | $28.09 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Cambridge to St Albans?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cambridge to St Albans. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 4h 51m | $48.68 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Cambridge to St Albans
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 51 minutes to cover the 37 miles from Cambridge to St Albans. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 27 minutes. In other words, you'll have plenty of time to rest and relax on the road. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00am. To see the times for all buses from Cambridge to St Albans, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Cambridge to St Albans every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cambridge to St Albans; ticket prices start at $43.37.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Trumpington Park & Ride
Most buses depart from the main station in Cambridge.
All bus stations in Cambridge:
Trumpington Park & Ride
Where does the bus arrive in St Albans?
Main arrival station: St Peter's St
All buses from Cambridge arrive at one main station in St Albans.
All bus stations in St Albans:
St Peter's St
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