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St Albans to Cambridge Bus Schedule
Bus from St Albans to Cambridge: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from St Albans to Cambridge. Traveling by bus from St Albans to Cambridge usually takes around 4 hours and 40 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 5 minutes.
| Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $50.88 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from St Albans to Cambridge?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from St Albans to Cambridge. 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 40m | $50.93 |
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 St Albans to Cambridge
The bus takes an average of 4 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 37 miles from St Albans to Cambridge. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 5 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 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00am. To see the times for all buses from St Albans to Cambridge, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from St Albans to Cambridge 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 St Albans to Cambridge; ticket prices start at $43.68.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in St Albans?
Main departure station: St Peter's St
Most buses depart from the main station in St Albans.
All bus stations in St Albans:
St Peter's St
Where does the bus arrive in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Trumpington Park & Ride
All buses from St Albans arrive at one main station in Cambridge.
All bus stations in Cambridge:
Trumpington Park & Ride
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