- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$266
Average price
$271
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 14 h 50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1464 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alicante to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to London will cost around $271 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $266.
It's difficult to get from Alicante to London without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alicante to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $515.
Distance: 909 miles (1464 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$261 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $515 Average price | $539 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
32h 37m Average total duration 32h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 7m Average total duration 24h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to London:
A flight is $176 (€142) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to London costing on average $261 (€211).
A flight is $430 (€347) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to London costing on average $515 (€416).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 37m.
Bus takes on average 32h 7m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 40h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $186 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to London buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 39h55 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 37h45 | 7:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Alicante to London run on average 2 times per day, taking around 32h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $125 (€101) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 909 miles (1464 km) distance in 35h 10m.
Distance 909 miles (1464 km) |
Average bus duration 32h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€101) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 35h 10m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5%. Round up in taxis. Tipping is optional in pubs and cafés.
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London Victoria Coach Station, London -> London Victoria Station, London
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