26 Royston ↔ Cambridge
Operated by A2B Bus and Coach. First bus 05:37, last bus 18:00. 14 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.
| Bus Station (Stop 1) | 05:37 | 07:45 | 09:50 | 11:50 | 13:50 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back Lane (opp) | 05:45 | 07:53 | 09:58 | 11:58 | 13:58 | 15:08 | 17:08 |
| Vicarage Close (near) | 05:48 | 07:56 | 10:01 | 12:01 | 14:01 | 15:11 | 17:11 |
| Long Lane (near) | 05:57 | 08:04 | 10:09 | 12:09 | 14:09 | 15:19 | 17:19 |
| War Memorial (near) | 06:02 | 08:09 | 10:14 | 12:14 | 14:14 | 15:24 | 17:24 |
| London Road (opp) | 06:07 | 08:15 | 10:19 | 12:19 | 14:19 | 15:29 | 17:29 |
| The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride (N-bound) | 06:15 | 08:25 | 10:27 | 12:27 | 14:27 | 15:37 | 17:37 |
| Drummer St Bus Station (Bay 9) | 06:30 | 08:45 | 10:42 | 12:42 | 14:42 | 15:52 | 17:55 |
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Cambridge
- Bus Station (Stop 1) Royston
- Recreation Ground (o/s) Royston
- St Mary's RC School (nr) Royston
- Mill Road (adj) Royston
- Green Street (adj) Royston
- Roundabout (N-bound) Royston
- Holland Hall (opp) Melbourn
- Back Lane (opp) Melbourn
- Falconer Court (opp) Melbourn
- Melbourn Science Park (near) Melbourn
- Vicarage Close (near) Melbourn
- Norgett's Lane (opp) Melbourn
- Portway (opp) Melbourn
- Dunsbridge Turnpike (opp) Shepreth
- Long Lane (near) Fowlmere
- Hillfield (near) Foxton
- War Memorial (near) Foxton
- Hall Close (near) Foxton
- Railway Station (opp) Foxton
- Orchard Close (opp) Harston
- Church Street (near) Harston
- High Meadow (opp) Harston
- London Road (opp) Harston
- Church Road (opp) Hauxton
- The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride (N-bound) Trumpington
- Anstey Way (opp) Trumpington
- Alpha Terrace (opp) Trumpington
- Gazeley Road (opp) Trumpington
- Porson Road (opp) Trumpington
- Bentley Road (opp) Trumpington
- Nuffield Hospital (opp) Trumpington
- Bateman Street (opp) Cambridge
- Brookside (opp) Cambridge
- Downing College (o/s) Cambridge
- Drummer St Bus Station (Bay 9) Cambridge
26 towards Royston
- Drummer St Bus Station (Bay 9) Cambridge
- Downing College (opp) Cambridge
- Catholic Church (near) Cambridge
- Bateman Street (near) Cambridge
- Nuffield Hospital (o/s) Trumpington
- Bentley Road (near) Trumpington
- Porson Road (near) Trumpington
- Gazeley Road (near) Trumpington
- Alpha Terrace (near) Trumpington
- Anstey Way (near) Trumpington
- Trumpington Park-and-Ride (at) Trumpington
- Church Road (near) Hauxton
- London Road (near) Harston
- High Meadow (near) Harston
- Church Street (opp) Harston
- Station Road (near) Harston
- Hall Close (opp) Foxton
- Railway Station (near) Foxton
- The Green (near) Foxton
- War Memorial (opp) Foxton
- Hillfield (opp) Foxton
- The Butts (opp) Fowlmere
- Shepreth Road (near) Shepreth
- Dunsbridge Turnpike (near) Shepreth
- Portway (near) Melbourn
- Melbourn Science Park (opp) Melbourn
- Norgett's Lane (near) Melbourn
- Vicarage Close (opp) Melbourn
- Falconer Court (o/s) Melbourn
- Back Lane (near) Melbourn
- Holland Hall (near) Melbourn
- Roundabout (S-bound) Royston
- Green Street (opp) Royston
- Mill Road (opp) Royston
- St Mary's RC School (opp) Royston
- Bus Station (Stop 1) Royston
Service history & registered changes
- ❌ Withdrawn effective 29 Mar 2026 Operating between Louth Bus Station and Tesco Car Park, Market Rasen given service number 26 / 27 effective from 29 March 2026.
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Sept 2025 Operating between Louth Bus Station and Tesco Car Park, Market Rasen given service number 26 / 27 effective from 29 September 2025. To amend Route, Start & Finish Point and Timetable.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:37 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). A2B Bus and Coach day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 26 bus?
The 26 is operated by A2B Bus and Coach.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.