- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history, art, and culture, known for highlights such as the Rosetta Stone and Parthenon sculptures.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$63
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashton-under-Lyne to London will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 3 buses that leave Ashton-under-Lyne for London on Thu, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest buses will take 8 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX540
NX540 · NX230 · NX035
NX540 · NX230 · NX032
NX540
NX540 · NX230 · NX035
NX540 · NX230 · NX032Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ashton-under-Lyne to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $101.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $224 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ashton-under-Lyne to London:
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashton-under-Lyne to London costing on average $95 (€79).
A bus is $208 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ashton-under-Lyne to London costing on average $224 (€185).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€42). The journey takes 4h 48m versus 4h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:08AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:31AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:27AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:36AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:46PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:29PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:38PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:33PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:36PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Ashton-under-Lyne to London buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX540 · NX230 · NX035 | 8:10 AM Oldham, Cheapside | 8h15 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX540 · NX230 · NX032 | 8:10 AM Oldham, Cheapside | 8h15 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX540 | 8:10 AM Oldham, Cheapside | 5h40 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ashton-under-Lyne to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
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