The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to St Albans
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cambridge to St Albans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to St Albans will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Cambridge to St Albans you need to make at least 3 changes.
W58528 · GN275200 · GN411400+
W57917
X43592 · GN275300 · GN411600+
W57913
X43591 · GN275100 · GN411200+
W57921
W58528 · GN275200 · GN411400+
W57917
X43591 · GN275100 · GN411200+
W57921
X43592 · GN275300 · GN411600+
W57913Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cambridge to St Albans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to St Albans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 59 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cambridge to St Albans bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to St Albans coaches for today, Friday 30 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:45 Cambridge | 1h05 | 16:50 St Albans | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 31 January | |||||
X43592 · GN275300 · GN411600+ W57913 | On time 08:10 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h17 | 10:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 3 changes | |
W58528 · GN275200 · GN411400+ W57917 | On time 08:42 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h15 | 10:57 St Albans City (SAC) | 3 changes | |
X43591 · GN275100 · GN411200+ W57921 | On time 09:12 Cambridge station (CBG) | 2h15 | 11:27 St Albans City (SAC) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to St Albans
Buses from Cambridge to St Albans run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 22:45 |
FAQs: Cambridge to St Albans coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to St Albans by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Albans, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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