- 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
$17
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castle Donington to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castle Donington to London will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Castle Donington for London on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 170 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 40 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 Castle Donington to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Castle Donington to London:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Castle Donington to London costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 38m 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 National Express, FlixBus.
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 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
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Buses from Castle Donington to London run on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 25 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 25 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 2 days |
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