Bus from London to St Albans
2 direct routes · 84–106 min · first bus 03:57, last bus 01:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to St Albans as of 07:13
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~84 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 03:57 | 01:57 | York Road (UB8) (Stop W) | Town Hall (nr) | Denham, West Hyde, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Watford, Bricket Wood & 1 more |
| 725 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~106 min | 13 | Sat 8 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 20:15 | Heathrow Central Bus Station (Stop 20) | Town Hall (nr) | Denham, West Hyde, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Watford, Bricket Wood & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in London 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 724 bus or 725 bus timetable.
Fares from London to St Albans
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to St Albans?
2 routes run directly from London to St Albans: the 724 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 725 (Arriva Herts and Essex). The most frequent is the 724, 22 times each weekday — board at York Road (UB8) (Stop W) and get off at Town Hall (nr), about 84 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to St Albans?
Between 84 minutes on the 724 and 106 on the 725, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Denham, West Hyde, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to St Albans?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 03:57 and the last around 01:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to St Albans?
Adult singles from London to St Albans: £5.70 on the 724 and 725 (Arriva Herts and Essex). The 724 and the 725 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.