868 Harpenden to Wheathampstead via Marshalls Heath, The Folly
Operated by Red Eagle. First bus 07:51, last bus 15:45. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.50 to £4.00 — more.
Wanted a different 868? 4 other bus routes are numbered 868 elsewhere in the UK — see every 868 bus timetable by area.
- School Days only — 14:45 towards Wheathampstead, 15:45 towards Wheathampstead
| Stop | 15:45 |
|---|---|
| Katherine Warington School (o/s) | 15:45 |
| Valley Rise (adj) | 15:46 |
| Cottages (o/s) | 15:51 |
| Rose Lane (adj) | 15:53 |
| St Helen's Church (opp) | 15:54 |
| Offas Way (opp) | 15:56 |
| Caesars Road (S-bound) | 15:57 |
| Lamer Fields (opp) | 15:58 |
| Vale Court (nr) | 15:59 |
| Hill Dyke Road (opp) | 16:00 |
| Education Centre (o/s) | 16:02 |
| Church (nr) | 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 868
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; singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the route takes part in the England fare cap. Fares change — check with Red Eagle before you travel.
Tickets on the 868
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, 29 December, 30 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 868
868 towards Wheathampstead
All 16 stops
- Katherine Warington School (o/s) Harpenden
- 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
- Rose Lane (adj) Wheathampstead
- St Helen's Church (opp) Wheathampstead
- Memorial Hall (o/s) 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
868 towards Harpenden
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
- Katherine Warington School (o/s) Harpenden
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 868 bus?
The first 868 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:51 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 868 bus?
The last 868 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 868 bus cost?
Red Eagle's published fares on the 868: 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. Singles published above £3.00 cost at most £3.00 if the 868 takes part in the England fare cap. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Red Eagle day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 868 bus?
The 868 is operated by Red Eagle.
Timetable data from Red Eagle via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.