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The cheapest and fastest buses from Cirencester to London

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$17

Average price

$26

Fastest journey

1 h 55 m

Average duration

2 h 4 m

Buses per day

18

Distance

129 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cirencester to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Cirencester to London will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.

Fast buses

Of the 18 buses that leave Cirencester for London on Fri, Jun 19, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 2 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .

On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 2 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.

  • National ExpressNX444
    8:05 PM2h15
    Cirencester, London Road
    10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    2:50 PM3h00
    Cirencester, London Road
    5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    6:15 AM3h05
    Cirencester, London Road
    9:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    1:10 PM2h40
    Cirencester, London Road
    3:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX444
    6:35 PM2h15
    Cirencester, London Road
    8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Cirencester to London

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cirencester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Driving

$19

Average price

Cheapest

$50

Average price

$76

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 7m

Average total duration

2h 37m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

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The cheapest way to travel from Cirencester to London is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Cirencester to London:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cirencester to London costing on average $50 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Cirencester to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cirencester and London including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cirencester to London among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $76 (€63) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€47). The journey takes 2h 37m versus 2h 9m 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.

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.

Cirencester to London Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30AM
Arrival Time
04:50AM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$15
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:30AM
Arrival Time
05:50AM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Everyday
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15AM
Arrival Time
09:20AM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:30AM
Arrival Time
10:15AM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
09:20AM
Duration
2h30
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
11:50AM
Duration
2h20
Departure days
Mon, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:40AM
Arrival Time
12:20PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
10:10AM
Arrival Time
01:15PM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:10PM
Arrival Time
03:50PM
Duration
2h40
Departure days
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:15PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$25
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:50PM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
3h00
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
3h05
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:05PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Fri
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:15PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
2h35
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:05PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
2h45
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:35PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:40PM
Arrival Time
08:50PM
Duration
2h10
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
09:25PM
Duration
1h55
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:05PM
Arrival Time
10:20PM
Duration
2h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$14

Live departures

Cirencester to London bus times

The table below shows live departures for Cirencester to London buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX4443:30 AM Cirencester, London Road
2h20
5:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4443:30 AM Cirencester, London Road
2h00
5:30 AM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4446:15 AM Cirencester, London Road
3h05
9:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX444 · NX0326:15 AM Cirencester, London Road
4h00
10:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX4446:15 AM Cirencester, London Road
2h40
8:55 AM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX44410:10 AM Cirencester, London Road
2h40
12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX444 · NX03210:10 AM Cirencester, London Road
3h05
1:15 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX44410:10 AM Cirencester, London Road
2h15
12:25 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4441:10 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h40
3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4441:10 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h15
3:25 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4442:50 PM Cirencester, London Road
3h00
5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4442:50 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h40
5:30 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4444:05 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h45
6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4444:05 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h25
6:30 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4446:35 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h15
8:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4446:35 PM Cirencester, London Road
1h55
8:30 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4448:05 PM Cirencester, London Road
2h15
10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National ExpressNX4448:05 PM Cirencester, London Road
1h55
10:00 PM London, Earl's Court0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Cirencester to London

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Buses from Cirencester to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.

There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 45m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
80 miles (129 km)
Average bus duration
2h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€5)
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
1h 45m
First bus
12:15 AM
Last bus
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
42 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Cirencester to LondonYou can travel by bus between Cirencester to London with National Express for as low as $7 (€5). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€11)
National Express frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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GBP 20-40 per person at a casual restaurant.
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GBP 80+ per person at upscale restaurants.
Coffee
GBP 3-5 for a regular coffee.

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FAQs: Bus from Cirencester to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cirencester 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.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cirencester to London can start from as little as $7 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cirencester to London is $19 (€16) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Cirencester to London is 1h 45m to travel the 80 miles (129 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Cirencester to London leaves at 12:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Cirencester to London leaves at 11:57 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day from Cirencester to London with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Cirencester to London, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Cirencester and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to London from Cirencester is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Cirencester to London is November.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cirencester and London including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Cirencester to London:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Cirencester to London for bus company National Express.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in London are:
  • The British Museum, a world-renowned museum housing a vast collection of art and antiquities from around the globe
  • The Tower of London, a historic castle and former royal residence known for its Crown Jewels and rich history
  • Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British monarch and a symbol of the British monarchy
  • The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, iconic landmarks representing the political heart of the United Kingdom
  • St. Paul's Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece with a stunning dome and rich history.
The best things to do in London include:
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  • West End Theatre District, a vibrant area known for its high-quality theatrical productions and musicals
  • Explore Camden Market, a bustling market known for its eclectic mix of food, fashion, and crafts
  • Take a walk through Hyde Park, one of London's largest and most famous parks offering beautiful landscapes and recreational activities
  • Visit the Tate Modern, a contemporary art museum housed in a former power station on the banks of the Thames.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Cirencester to London depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Cirencester to London.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Cirencester to London:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Cirencester to London:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Cirencester to London.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Cirencester to London with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Cirencester to London with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Cirencester to London with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Cirencester nor London are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Cirencester to London among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In London, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport, markets, and popular tourist sites. Common scams include fake charity collectors, overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers, and distraction techniques used by thieves. Always use official black cabs or licensed minicabs booked through reputable apps, and keep personal belongings secure to reduce risks. Staying vigilant in busy locations and avoiding unsolicited offers helps ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular bus stations from Cirencester to London

Most Cirencester to London buses use the Cirencester, London Road to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. Use this guide to compare Cirencester and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Cirencester
Arrival bus stations in London
Cirencester, London Road

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