- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history and culture, known for the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and vast global collections.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bury to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bury to London will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bury for London on Sun, May 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 275 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 5 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bury 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 1m. 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: 170 miles (275 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $202 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bury to London:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bury to London costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $180 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bury to London costing on average $202 (€163).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€17) compared to roughly $133 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $111 (€90). The journey takes 5h 5m versus 4h 22m 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, National Express.
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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h26 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Bury to London buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Bury | 4h55 | 8:55 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Bury | 5h15 | 10:15 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bury to London run on average 32 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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