Bus from St Albans to London
2 direct routes · about 101 min · first bus 04:19, last bus 02:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to London as of 06:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St Albans, 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 | ~101 min | 22 | Sat 22 · Sun 10 | 04:19 | 02:19 | Town Hall (opp) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (southbound) | Chiswell Green, Bricket Wood, Watford, Rickmansworth, Maple Cross, West Hyde & 1 more |
| 725 | Arriva Herts and Essex | ~107 min | 12 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 06:06 | 18:01 | Town Hall (opp) | Heathrow Central Bus Station (southbound) | Chiswell Green, Bricket Wood, Watford, Rickmansworth, Maple Cross, West Hyde & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in St Albans 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 St Albans to London
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 St Albans to London?
2 routes run directly from St Albans to London: the 724 (Arriva Herts and Essex), the 725 (Arriva Herts and Essex). The most frequent is the 724, 22 times each weekday — board at Town Hall (opp) and get off at Heathrow Central Bus Station (southbound), about 101 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St Albans to London?
Around 101 minutes on the 724, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chiswell Green, Bricket Wood, Watford, Rickmansworth and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from St Albans to London?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:19 and the last around 02:19. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St Albans to London?
Adult singles from St Albans to London: £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.