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Overview: Bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to St Albans
Take a bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to St Albans and enjoy the approximately 40 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest coach runs at 03:09, the last at 10:48.
Distance 40 km |
Buses per day 5 |
First bus 03:09 |
Last bus 10:48 |
Coaches from Stansted to St Albans
National Express operates regular coaches between Stansted and St Albans. All coaches depart from the coach station at Stansted Airport and arrive into St Albans city centre. This service is not direct, as coaches stop at Heathrow Airport and passengers are required to change for the second leg of their journey. There are 11 coaches daily between Stansted and St Albans.
Which coach companies travel from Stansted to St Albans?
National Express operate coaches from Stansted to St Albans, although passengers also need to transfer to a third-party provider when making the change at Heathrow Airport. The first bus of the day to St Albans departs from Stansted Airport Coach Station at 4:00 a.m and the quickest journeys take three hours 25 minutes.
How long is the coach from Stansted to St Albans?
The fastest coach journeys from Stansted to St Albans take three hours 25 minutes, and average journey times are approximately four hours. Although the distance from Stansted to St Albans is approximately 43 miles, journey times are comparatively long because all coaches stop at Heathrow Airport. The non-stop journey to Heathrow Airport takes around one hour 30 minutes, and passengers then need to change to the connecting Green Line coach service which could entail waits of up to one hour.
How many coaches are there from Stansted to St Albans?
There are 11 coaches from Stansted to St Albans on weekdays, and at weekends there are ten on Saturdays and seven on Sundays. The first coach on weekdays departs from Stansted at 4:00 a.m and the last weekday coach leaves at 7:40 p.m. Journey times average around four hours, and all coaches stop at Heathrow Airport.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Stansted to St Albans?
Departure bus station: Coaches to St Albans depart from Stansted Airport Coach Station. The coach station is open 24/7 and on-site amenities include automated ticket machines, waiting areas, car parking, a coffee shop, eatery, and newsagents.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Stansted to St Albans arrive in the city centre, either outside the St Albans Railway Station or at Victoria Street St Albans Station Car Park. Passengers can access all available facilities within the train station and local or regional buses also stop in these locations.
FAQs: Stansted Mountfitchet to St Albans coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Mountfitchet 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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