866 Batford to Wheathampstead via Marshalls Heath, The Folly
Operated by Red Eagle. First bus 07:55, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £4.00 — more.
Wanted a different 866? 4 other bus routes are numbered 866 elsewhere in the UK — see every 866 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:45 |
|---|---|
| Lower Luton Road East (S-bound) | 15:45 |
| Cherry Trees Restaurant (opp) | 15:49 |
| St Helen's Church (opp) | 15:54 |
| Vale Court (nr) | 15:59 |
| St Helen's Church (o/s) | 16:03 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 866
Adult single £2.50 to £4.00 · Adult return £2.60 to £6.00 · Child single £1.30 to £2.00 · Child return £2.30 to £3.50
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £3.40 | Cherry Trees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £3.60 | £2.60 | Lea Valley Cottages | ||
| £4.00 | £3.00 | £2.60 | Wheathampstead Rose Lane | |
| £4.00 | £3.20 | £2.80 | £2.50 | Wheathampstead Marford Rd |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Katherine Warington School.
Red Eagle's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 22 September 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Red Eagle before you travel.
Tickets on the 866
Red Eagle publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Red Eagle's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 22 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Red Eagle.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Red Eagle before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 866
866 towards Wheathampstead
All 15 stops
- Lower Luton Road East (S-bound) Batford
- Valley Rise (adj) Marshalls Heath
- Castle Rise (adj) Marshalls Heath
- Cherry Trees Restaurant (opp) Marshalls Heath
- Folly Fields (adj) The Folly
- Cottages (o/s) The Folly
- St Helen's Church (opp) Wheathampstead
- Offas Way (opp) Wheathampstead
- Caesars Road (S-bound) Wheathampstead
- Lamer Fields (opp) Wheathampstead
- Vale Court (nr) Wheathampstead
- Hill Dyke Road (opp) Wheathampstead
- Education Centre (o/s) Wheathampstead
- Church (nr) Wheathampstead
- St Helen's Church (o/s) Wheathampstead
866 towards Batford
All 15 stops
- Offas Way (opp) Wheathampstead
- Caesars Road (S-bound) Wheathampstead
- Lamer Fields (opp) Wheathampstead
- Vale Court (nr) Wheathampstead
- Hill Dyke Road (opp) Wheathampstead
- Education Centre (o/s) Wheathampstead
- Church (nr) Wheathampstead
- St Helen's Church (o/s) Wheathampstead
- Rose Lane (opp) Wheathampstead
- Cottages (opp) The Folly
- Folly Fields (opp) The Folly
- Cherry Trees Restaurant (adj) Marshalls Heath
- Castle Rise (opp) Marshalls Heath
- Valley Rise (opp) Marshalls Heath
- Lower Luton Road East (N-bound) Batford
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 866 bus?
The first 866 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 866 bus?
The last 866 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 866 bus cost?
Red Eagle's published fares on the 866: adult single £2.50 to £4.00, adult return £2.60 to £6.00, child single £1.30 to £2.00, child return £2.30 to £3.50. GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Red Eagle sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 866 bus?
The 866 is operated by Red Eagle.
Timetable data from Red Eagle via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South East England feed). Red Eagle last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 17 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.