- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$148
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
1 d 9 h
Average duration
1 d 9 h 35 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
1449 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to London will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $148.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to London without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $402.
Distance: 900 miles (1449 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$165 Average price | $137 Average price Cheapest | $402 Average price | $354 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 39m Average total duration 29h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 38m Average total duration 25h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.3 - 8.7kg 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 Budapest to London:
A flight is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to London costing on average $165 (€134).
A flight is $265 (€215) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to London costing on average $402 (€326).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 8m.
Bus takes on average 29h 9m.
Tickets start at around $165 (€134) compared to roughly $354 (€287) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $189 (€153). The journey takes 29h 9m versus 18h 27m 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 Trans Nicolaescu.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 40h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 38h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 33h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 42h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 43h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 37h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 35h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 37h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 34h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 43h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 43h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 43h11 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to London buses for today, Sunday, June 14. 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 | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 34h55 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 34h55 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 43h35 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 44h20 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 43h11 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 40h45 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 35h35 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 34h25 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 45h50 | 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 34h00 | 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 33h20 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 33h00 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 41h10 | 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 43h50 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 39h45 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 37h15 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 36h45 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 33h10 | 5:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 36h45 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 35h45 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> London) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 37h40 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 35h15 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> London) | 11:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 37h20 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Budapest to London run on average 13 times per day, taking around 29h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€70) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 900 miles (1449 km) distance in 32h 50m.
Distance 900 miles (1449 km) |
Average bus duration 29h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Buses per day 13 |
Fastest bus 32h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Major art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Turner, Monet, and da Vinci. Essential for European painting.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery in a former power station on the Thames. Popular for its collection and river views.
Lively district known for historic piazza spaces, street performers, boutique shopping, and easy access to theatres and museums.
Riverside walking area with major views of the Thames, bridges, landmarks, and a busy cultural atmosphere.
One of London's great royal parks, ideal for walking, boating, open green space, and access to Kensington Gardens.
Battered white fish with thick-cut chips, traditionally served with mushy peas and tartar sauce. It is one of London’s most iconic comfort foods.
A classic East London dish of meat pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor. It is a long-standing working-class staple tied closely to the city’s food history.
Roast meat served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and often Yorkshire pudding. A traditional pub and family meal strongly associated with London weekends.
A renowned fine dining restaurant in Notting Hill known for refined modern European cooking and polished service.
A very popular all-day restaurant inspired by old Bombay cafes, loved for breakfast, curries, and lively atmosphere.
London’s oldest restaurant, famous for classic British dishes, game, pies, and traditional dining rooms with historic atmosphere.
London is expensive by UK standards. Hotels, transport, and dining add up quickly, though budget eats and free museums help control costs.
Service is often included in restaurants as a 12.5% charge. If not, tip 10-12%. No tip needed in pubs for drinks. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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