W8A Meppershall to St Albans via Shillington, Barton-le-Clay
Operated by Wanderbus. First bus 08:45, last bus 14:00. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different W8A? 1 other bus route is numbered W8A elsewhere in the UK — see every W8A bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:45 |
|---|---|
| Polehanger Farm (opp) | 08:45 |
| New Meppershall Care Home (opp) | 08:45 |
| Orchard Close (adj) | 08:45 |
| Village Hall (opp) | 08:46 |
| Post Office (opp) | 08:46 |
| Fowlers Drive (opp) | 08:47 |
| Gregory Close (adj) | 08:48 |
| Lower School (o/s) | 08:49 |
| Rectory Road (E-bound) | 08:50 |
| Chapel Road (adj) | 08:50 |
| Meppershall Road (E-bound) | 08:50 |
| All Saints' Church (o/s) | 08:51 |
| Stondon Lower School (o/s) | 08:53 |
| Post Office (opp) | 08:54 |
| Marquis Hill (W-bound) | 08:58 |
| Marshalls Avenue (opp) | 08:59 |
| Wheelwright Close (opp) | 08:59 |
| Post Office (o/s) | 08:59 |
| Hanscombe End Road (opp) | 09:01 |
| Chalkley Bush Close (adj) | 09:01 |
| St Margaret's Church (opp) | 09:05 |
| Hanover Place (adj) | 09:09 |
| The Waggon and Horses (opp) | 09:10 |
| The Bull (opp) | 09:12 |
| St Peter's Street (Stop 2) | 10:25 |
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.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route W8A
W8A towards St Albans
All 25 stops
- Polehanger Farm (opp) Meppershall
- New Meppershall Care Home (opp) Meppershall
- Orchard Close (adj) Meppershall
- Village Hall (opp) Meppershall
- Post Office (opp) Meppershall
- Fowlers Drive (opp) Meppershall
- Gregory Close (adj) Meppershall
- Lower School (o/s) Meppershall
- Rectory Road (E-bound) Meppershall
- Chapel Road (adj) Upper Stondon
- Meppershall Road (E-bound) Upper Stondon
- All Saints' Church (o/s) Upper Stondon
- Stondon Lower School (o/s) Lower Stondon
- Post Office (opp) Lower Stondon
- Marquis Hill (W-bound) Shillington
- Marshalls Avenue (opp) Shillington
- Wheelwright Close (opp) Shillington
- Post Office (o/s) Shillington
- Hanscombe End Road (opp) Shillington
- Chalkley Bush Close (adj) Shillington
- St Margaret's Church (opp) Higham Gobion
- Hanover Place (adj) Barton-le-Clay
- The Waggon and Horses (opp) Barton-le-Clay
- The Bull (opp) Barton-le-Clay
- St Peter's Street (Stop 2) St Albans
W8A towards Meppershall
All 25 stops
- St Peter's Street (Stop 13) St Albans
- The Bull (adj) Barton-le-Clay
- The Waggon and Horses (adj) Barton-le-Clay
- Hanover Place (opp) Barton-le-Clay
- St Margaret's Church (o/s) Higham Gobion
- Chalkley Bush Close (opp) Shillington
- Hanscombe End Road (adj) Shillington
- Post Office (opp) Shillington
- Wheelwright Close (o/s) Shillington
- Marshalls Avenue (adj) Shillington
- Marquis Hill (E-bound) Shillington
- Post Office (o/s) Lower Stondon
- Stondon Lower School (opp) Lower Stondon
- All Saints' Church (opp) Upper Stondon
- Meppershall Road (E-bound) Upper Stondon
- Chapel Road (opp) Upper Stondon
- Rectory Road (W-bound) Meppershall
- Lower School (opp) Meppershall
- Gregory Close (opp) Meppershall
- Fowlers Drive (adj) Meppershall
- Post Office (adj) Meppershall
- Village Hall (adj) Meppershall
- Orchard Close (opp) Meppershall
- New Meppershall Care Home (adj) Meppershall
- Polehanger Farm (adj) Meppershall
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first W8A bus?
The first W8A departure on Wednesdays leaves at 08:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last W8A bus?
The last W8A on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 14:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the W8A bus cost?
The W8A is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Wanderbus day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the W8A bus?
The W8A is operated by Wanderbus.
Timetable data from Wanderbus via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.