- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
kr0.00
Average price
kr-0.12
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Buses per day
21
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.
It's difficult to get from Ashton-under-Lyne to London without transferring at least once.










Omio 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 kr106. 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 kr106, and a flight costs an average of kr967.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr156 Average price Cheapest | kr915 Average price | kr2151 Average price | kr642 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 kr759 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ashton-under-Lyne to London costing on average kr915.
A bus is kr1996 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ashton-under-Lyne to London costing on average kr2151.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around kr156 compared to roughly kr642 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr487. 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 |
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Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:08AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:31AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:27AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 5h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:36AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:51AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr296 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr291 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:51AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h56 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr173 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:16AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:18AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h28 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:44PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:46PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr141 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 5h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:06PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr133 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:56PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:06PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:06PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:29PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:38PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:33PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:36PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Ashton-under-Lyne to London buses for today, Sunday, August 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:16 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h34 | 3:50 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h39 | 4:35 PM London | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h39 | 4:35 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:56 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h29 | 5:25 PM London | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:56 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h29 | 5:25 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:46 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h29 | 6:15 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:06 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h24 | 8:30 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:06 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h04 | 9:10 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:06 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h04 | 10:10 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:29 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h06 | 11:35 PM London | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:29 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h06 | 11:35 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:33 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 8h52 | 8:25 AM London | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:33 PM Ashton-under-Lyne | 8h52 | 8:25 AM London | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 17 | |||||
![]() | 4:27 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h38 | 10:05 AM London | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 4:27 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h38 | 10:05 AM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:36 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h29 | 11:05 AM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h30 | 12:05 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h40 | 1:05 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h30 | 2:05 PM London | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h30 | 2:05 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:32 AM Ashton-under-Lyne | 5h18 | 2:50 PM London | 1 transfer | |
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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 kr106 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 kr106 |
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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Discover the best of London — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London trip today.
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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London Victoria Coach Station -> Oxford Circus, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashton-under-Lyne to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ashton-under-Lyne to London buses use the Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). Use this guide to compare Ashton-under-Lyne and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) is 7 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). ATMs are available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
Ticket office support is available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre).
Available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre): Limited accessibility available.
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