18 Royston Sassoon Drive (W) ↔ Buntingford London Rd opp Kingfisher Park
Operated by Richmonds Coaches. First bus 06:30, last bus 17:50. 15 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Sassoon Drive (W-bound) | 07:44 | 09:14 | 10:44 | 11:59 | 13:34 | · | · |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roysia Surgery (nr) | 07:46 | 09:16 | 10:46 | 12:01 | 13:36 | · | · |
| Tesco (o/s) | 07:49 | 09:19 | 10:49 | 12:04 | 13:39 | 14:59 | 17:04 |
| Royston Railway Station (Stop B) | 07:51 | 09:22 | 10:51 | 12:06 | 13:41 | 15:01 | 17:06 |
| Bus Station (Stop 2) | 07:55 | 09:26 | 10:55 | 12:10 | 13:45 | 15:05 | 17:10 |
| Shaftesbury Way (opp) | · | 09:28 | · | 12:12 | · | 15:07 | 17:12 |
| High Street (SE-bound) | · | 09:33 | · | 12:17 | · | 15:12 | 17:17 |
| St Margaret of Antioch Church (adj) | · | 09:35 | · | 12:19 | · | 15:14 | 17:19 |
| Windmill Close (adj) | · | 09:40 | · | 12:24 | · | 15:19 | 17:24 |
| Village Hall (opp) | · | 09:45 | · | 12:28 | · | 15:23 | 17:28 |
| Silver Ball Cafe (opp) | 08:02 | 09:46 | · | 12:29 | · | 15:24 | 17:29 |
| Whiteley Lane (opp) | 08:05 | 09:48 | · | 12:32 | · | 15:27 | 17:32 |
| The Countryman PH (nr) | 08:07 | 09:49 | · | 12:34 | · | 15:29 | 17:34 |
| Phillips Way (opp) | 08:10 | 09:52 | · | 12:37 | · | 15:32 | 17:37 |
| Greenways (adj) | 08:13 | 09:55 | · | 12:40 | · | 15:35 | 17:40 |
| The Crown Inn (opp) | 08:15 | 09:57 | · | 12:42 | · | 15:37 | 17:42 |
| Kingfisher Park (opp) | 08:17 | 09:59 | · | 12:44 | · | 15:39 | 17:44 |
Route map
All stops on route 18
18 towards Buntingford London Rd opp Kingfisher Park
- Sassoon Drive (W-bound) Royston
- Scott Close Royston
- Teasdale Close (adj) Royston
- Shakespeare (nr) Royston
- Roysia Surgery (nr) Royston
- Roysia Schools (opp) Royston
- Tesco (o/s) Royston
- Rock Road (opp) Royston
- Royston Railway Station (Stop B) Royston
- The Green (adj) Royston
- Town Hall (o/s) Royston
- Bus Station (Stop 2) Royston
- Shaftesbury Way (opp) Royston
- Royston Road (SE-bound) Royston
- High Street (SE-bound) Barley
- Bakers Lane (opp) Barley
- St Margaret of Antioch Church (adj) Barley
- Richmond's Garage (opp) Barley
- Village Hall (opp) Barkway
- Windmill Close (adj) Barkway
- Village Hall (opp) Reed
- Silver Ball Cafe (opp) Reed
- Whiteley Lane (opp) Buckland
- The Countryman PH (nr) Chipping
- Phillips Way (opp) Buntingford
- Greenways (adj) Buntingford
- The Crown Inn (opp) Buntingford
- Aspenden Road (opp) Buntingford
- Kingfisher Park (opp) Buntingford
18 towards Royston Sassoon Drive (W)
- Kingfisher Park (nr) Buntingford
- Aspenden Road (nr) Buntingford
- The Crown Inn (o/s) Buntingford
- Greenways (opp) Buntingford
- Phillips Way (nr) Buntingford
- The Countryman PH (opp) Chipping
- Whiteley Lane (nr) Buckland
- Village Hall (o/s) Reed
- Brickyard Lane (N-bound) Reed
- Windmill Close (opp) Barkway
- Village Hall (o/s) Barkway
- Richmond's Garage (adj) Barley
- St Margaret of Antioch Church (opp) Barley
- High Street (NW-bound) Barley
- Royston Road (NW-bound) Royston
- Shaftesbury Way (adj) Royston
- Bus Station (Stop 2) Royston
- Recreation Ground (o/s) Royston
- St Mary's RC School (nr) Royston
- Melbourn Road (SW-bound) Royston
- Royston Railway Station (Stop C) Royston
- Orchard Road (nr) Royston
- Rock Road (adj) Royston
- Tesco (o/s) Royston
- Roysia Schools (adj) Royston
- Shakespeare (opp) Royston
- Roysia Surgery (nr) Royston
- Teasdale Close (nr) Royston
- Sassoon Drive (W-bound) Royston
Service history & registered changes
- Expired effective 1 Jun 2026 Operating between Kelty and Leven given service number 18 / 18B / 18A effective from 01 June 2026. To amend Route.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 18 bus?
The first 18 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 18 bus?
The last 18 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 18 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Richmonds Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 18 bus?
The 18 is operated by Richmonds Coaches.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.