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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cambridge to St Albans
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cambridge for St Albans every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:152h20Cambridge9:35St Albans£71One-way0 changes
9:122h15Cambridge11:27St Albans£281One-way0 changes
- 9:122h15Cambridge11:27St Albans£281One-way0 changes
- 7:152h20Cambridge9:35St Albans£71One-way0 changes
Travel 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 £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 59 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cambridge to St Albans
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Buses from Cambridge to St Albans run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 22:45. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 1m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 22:45 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
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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