- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 14
€95
Average ticket price on Sep 14
€151
Fastest journey on Sep 14
1 d 9 h
Average journey duration on Sep 14
1 d 10 h 4 m
Buses on Sep 14
18
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 €151 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €95.
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 bus, with an average ticket price of €146 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €146, while a flight costs an average of €521.
Distance: 900 miles (1449 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€146 Average price Cheapest | €521 Average price | €290 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
33h 48m Average total duration 33h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 bus is €375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to London costing on average €521.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 33h 18m.
Tickets start at around €146 compared to roughly €290 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €144. The journey takes 33h 18m 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 06:45PM | Duration 41h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 37h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 37h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 36h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 34h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 42h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 41h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 43h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 39h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 41h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 35h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 37h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 33h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 36h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €131 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 35h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €142 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 37h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 44h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 43h46 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €138 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to London buses for today, Sunday, September 13. 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 | 2:25 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 | 6:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 35h30 | 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 · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 33h30 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 32h55 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 32h40 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 32h40 | 7:00 AM 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 | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 37h35 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 38h20 | 8:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 34h00 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 33h00 | 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 42h05 | 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to London run on average 15 times per day, taking around 33h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €57 but you can travel from only €21 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 27h 15m.
Distance 900 miles (1449 km) |
Average bus duration 33h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €57 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 27h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 Budapest 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 Budapest to London buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station. Use this guide to compare Budapest and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
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, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 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), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
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