- 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
$227
Average price
$311
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 7 h 11 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
1153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to London will cost around $311 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $227.
It's difficult to get from Bologna 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 Bologna to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 2.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $542.
Distance: 716 miles (1153 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$175 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price |
25h 0m Average total duration 24h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 51m Average total duration 20h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bologna to London:
A flight is $20 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to London costing on average $175 (€141).
A flight is $390 (€315) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to London costing on average $546 (€440).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 21m.
Bus takes on average 24h 30m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $196 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $144 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to London buses for today, Friday, May 29. 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 | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 28h05 | 9:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 32h55 | 4:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 33h20 | 6:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 34h15 | 8:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 30 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 30h20 | 6:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 28h35 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bologna to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 24h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $76 (€61) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 716 miles (1153 km) distance in 26h 30m.
Distance 716 miles (1153 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€61) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 26h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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