Bus from Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) to Royston (Hertfordshire)
2 direct routes · 50–63 min · first bus 08:26, last bus 18:02 (weekdays).
Next buses to Royston (Hertfordshire) as of 10:48
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cambridge, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | A2B Bus and Coach | ~50 min | 6 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 08:26 | 18:02 | Downing College (opp) | Green Street (opp) | Hauxton, Harston, Foxton, Shepreth & Melbourn |
| 17 | A2B Bus and Coach | ~63 min | 3 | Sat 4 · no Sunday buses | 10:15 | 14:32 | Red Cross Lane (opp) | Recreation Ground (o/s) | Great Shelford, Stapleford, Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Great Shelford, Little Shelford & 6 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cambridge on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus or 17 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cambridge to Royston?
2 routes run directly from Cambridge to Royston: the 26 (A2B Bus and Coach), the 17 (A2B Bus and Coach). The most frequent is the 26, 6 times each weekday — board at Downing College (opp) and get off at Green Street (opp), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cambridge to Royston?
Between 50 minutes on the 26 and 63 on the 17, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Hauxton, Harston, Foxton, Shepreth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cambridge to Royston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:26 and the last around 18:02. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cambridge to Royston?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.